This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Normal Labour, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
[{'content': 'A 35-year-old pregnant female at 40 weeks gestational age presents with pain and regular uterine contractions every 4-5 min. ON arrival, the patient is in a lot of pain and requesting relief immediately. Her cervix is 5 cm dilated. What is the most appropriate method of pain control for this patient? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Intramuscular morphine, B. Pudendal block, C. Local block, D. Epidural block', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans. is d, i.e. Epidural blockRef Williams 24/e, p 513When complete relief of pain is needed throughout labor, epidural analgesia is safest and simplest.', 'role': 'assistant'}]