During a labor and delivery class, a client asks the nurse, "Why would I be placed under general anesthesia during delivery?" What should the nurse include in the response?
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General anesthesia may be used during delivery if there is a perceived lack of time for regional anesthesia, contraindications for regional anesthesia, failure of regional anesthesia, or if the patient refuses regional anesthesia. Provider preference is not a valid reason for choosing general anesthesia over regional anesthesia.

During a Labor and Delivery Class, a Client Asks the Nurse