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An adult client has acute leukemia and is scheduled for a Hickman catheter insertion under local anesthesia

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An adult client has acute leukemia and is scheduled for a Hickman catheter insertion under local anesthesia. What is a major advantage to the client for having regional anesthesia?

1. 1. Retains all reflexes
   2. Remains conscious
   3. Has retroactive amnesia
   4. Is in the OR for a short period of time