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
A
No work up is required prior to performing epidural anaesthesia, as this will treat her hypertension
B
The presence of hypertension and oedema requires further workup before proceeding.
C
Neuraxial anaesthesia should be avoided, as there is increased risk of bleeding
D
Avoid systemic opiates, as the risk of respiratory depression is too high