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Preclampsia patient at 38 weeks of gestation is started on oxytocin to augment her labor and the patient is now requesting for epidural analgesia. Anaesthetic considerations include

ANo work up is required prior to performing epidural anaesthesia, as this will treat her hypertension
BThe presence of hypertension and oedema requires further workup before proceeding.
CNeuraxial anaesthesia should be avoided, as there is increased risk of bleeding
DAvoid systemic opiates, as the risk of respiratory depression is too high
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