Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client 2 hr postpartum, received spinal anesthesia for cesarean birth.A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 hr postpartum and received spinal anesthesia for a cesarean birth. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A respiratory rate of 10/min suggests possible respiratory depression from spinal anesthesia, requiring immediate intervention.