The Nurse Is Teaching the Patient About the Trends and Risks

The nurse is teaching the patient about the trends and risks of epidural anesthesia. Which of the following should the nurse relay about the risks of epidural anesthesia? Select all that apply.

A) There is a higher rate of instrumental vaginal delivery.
B) When using an epidural, women are less likely to sweat with a fever.
C) There is a higher rate of spontaneous vaginal delivery.
D) Labor may be longer with an epidural.
E) There is a higher rate of fever and sepsis.