During childbirth,Jennifer received pain medication that involved the insertion of a small tube near the base of her spine and into the fluid that surrounded her spinal cord.Doctors refer to this method as a(an)_____.

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The description of the pain medication involving the insertion of a small tube near the base of the spine and into the fluid that surrounds the spinal cord matches the procedure for an epidural. Therefore, the correct choice is D, epidural. A canula is a small tube that is inserted into the body for various purposes, such as delivering medication or collecting a sample of blood. A sedative is a medication that causes relaxation and sleepiness. Anesthesia refers to the administration of drugs to prevent pain or sensation during a medical procedure. While all of these options might be used during childbirth, none of them specifically match the description given in this case except for epidural.

During Childbirth,Jennifer Received Pain Medication That Involved the Insertion of a Small