You have a 36 week gestation client in labor. She has been d…
You have a 36 week gestation client in labor. She has been diagnosed with mild preeclampsia (b/p is 148/92,) thrombocytopenia (platelets are 82,000,) and gestational diabetes (current blood glucose is 215). She is requesting an epidural for pain relief. Which of the following reasons would be a contraindication for this type of anesthesia?