A client is having a small wart removed from his index finger. The nurse assisting with this procedure would question the use of
A) lidocaine.
B) Novocain with epinephrine.
C) procaine.
D) Xylocaine.

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Epinephrine-containing solutions are not used for nerve blocks of the penis, fingers, or toes, where vasoconstriction could cause inadequate blood flow and necrosis of the distal extremity. Lidocaine, procaine, and Xylocaine are all acceptable local anesthetics.

A Client Is Having a Small Wart Removed from His