A nurse is checking the postpartum orders.The doctor has prescribed bedrest for 6-12 hours.The nurse knows this is an appropriate order if the client had which type of anesthesia?

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Spinal anesthesia is associated with a higher risk of hypotension, which may require bedrest for 6-12 hours after delivery. Pudendal and epidural anesthesia do not typically require bedrest, while general anesthesia is usually reserved for emergency situations and may require longer recovery time.

A Nurse Is Checking the Postpartum Orders