The client has received an injection of a small amount of anesthetic drug into the skin and subcutaneous tissues surrounding a cut.This is an example of:
A)epidural anesthesia
B)local anesthesia
C)nerve block
D)spinal anesthesia

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Local anesthesia may be produced by injection of a small amount of a local anesthetic drug into the skin or subcutaneous tissues,anesthetizing superficial nerves in the target area for up to 1 hour.The risk of toxicity is low when local anesthetics are used.Topical anesthesia is a type of local anesthesia in which the anesthetic agent (spray,solution,ointment,or lotion)is directly applied to tissue.

The Client Has Received an Injection of a Small Amount