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PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The client in active labor is requesting pain relief. The physician orders an epidural anesthetic for the client.

Which of the following actions should the nurse be prepared to make immediately after administration of the epidural? The nurse should assess: A. The blood pressure.
B. For headache.
C. For urinary retention.
D. The maternal pulse rate.

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client in active labor. The client has requested an epidural for analgesia.

Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse be prepared to implement to prevent or detect common side effects of epidural anesthesia? A. Preload the client with a rapid infusion of IV fluids.
B. Use intermittent fetal heart rate monitoring so the client can use the birthing ball.
C. Place an intrauterine pressure catheter.
D. Warm the room temperature slightly.