A patient is to receive local anesthesia in combination with epinephrine. The nurse understands that epinephrine is used for which reason?
a) Enhances the anesthetic's absorption
b) Prevents anaphylaxis
c) Prolongs the local action
d) Reduces the amount of anesthetic needed
Answer: C
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