Question

A(n) _____ places medication near the nerves in the lower back to "block" pain in a wide region of the body while the person stays awake. Group of answer choices A) Opiate B) Epidural C) General anesthesia D) None of the above

Answer 1

B) Epidural

Step-by-step explanation:

Epidural administration of medication refer to a method of medicine administration in which a medicine is injected into the lower back.

An epidural works on the nerves that carry pain signals. The patient remains awake and is able to feel touch and pressure. He/she may even be walk around when helped.

The epidural makes the patient not to feel pain in a wide region of the body.