The Nurse Is Caring for Two Postoperative Patients Who Have

The nurse is caring for two postoperative patients who have had caesarean sections. One had surgery under spinal anesthesia and the other under epidural anesthesia. What are some important differences the nurse should be aware of when caring for these two patients? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct answers and no incorrect answers are selected. Standard Text:

A) The level of pain relief is lower with spinals.
B) Placement of the needle is higher with epidurals.
C) Epidurals do not fully sedate motor nerves.
D) Spinal patients complain of nausea and vomiting.
E) Spinal anesthesia patients complain of headache if they sit up too soon.