The OB clinic nurse is giving a pregnant woman information on different types of anesthesia and pain control for use during labor.What information does the nurse provide about spinal anesthesia block?

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Benefits of spinal block anesthesia include: easy to administer,has immediate onset of action,requires a smaller volume of medication,produces excellent muscular relaxation,allows for maintenance of maternal consciousness,and is associated with minimal blood loss.However,because the woman will lose the ability to feel contractions,maternal pushing efforts are compromised,which increases the risk of an operative birth.

The OB Clinic Nurse Is Giving a Pregnant Woman Information