A patient is being prepared for an unplanned cesarean section. Which pre-procedure information is most important for the nurse to report before the administration of regional anesthesia?

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A low platelet count can increase the risk of bleeding during and after the procedure, which is important information for the anesthesia provider to consider when deciding on the type and dosage of anesthesia to administer. The other options (A, B, D) may also be important to report, but a low platelet count is the most concerning for the anesthesia provider.

A Patient Is Being Prepared for an Unplanned Cesarean Section