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mrsjacobs44

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A client in labor received a dose of meperidine (Demerol) for pain control. Which assessment findings should the nurse suspect are adverse effects of this medication? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Nausea
  2. Pruritus
  3. Sedation
  4. Bradycardia
  5. Hypotension

Question 2

A client in labor is having a pudendal block. For which adverse effects should the nurse assess this client? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Infection
  2. Spinal headache
  3. Perforated rectum
  4. Sciatic nerve trauma
  5. Broad ligament hematoma


kristenb95

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation
1. Nausea is an adverse effect of meperidine.
2. Pruritus is an adverse effect of meperidine.
3. Sedation is an adverse effect of meperidine.
4. Bradycardia is an adverse effect of fentanyl.
5. Hypotension is an adverse effect of nalbuphine hydrochloride and fentanyl.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. An infection is not associated with a pudendal block.
2. A spinal headache is not associated with a pudendal block.
3. Disadvantages of the pudendal block include possible perforation of the rectum.
4. Disadvantages of the pudendal block include possible trauma to the sciatic nerve.
5. Disadvantages of the pudendal block include possible broad ligament hematoma.



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