This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
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 
Select and explain. 
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
B: The presence of hypertension and oedema requires further workup before proceeding.
Answer: B: The presence of hypertension and oedema requires further workup before proceeding. 
Explanation: Always ensure adequate hemostasis prior to epidural anaesthesia. Platelet count less than <50000/microliter is contraindicated to neuroxial interventions due to high risk epidural hematoma.