Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who is in labor and has an epidural infusion for pain management, blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg.A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has an epidural infusion for pain management. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A fluid bolus of lactated Ringer's addresses hypotension caused by epidural anesthesia, improving maternal blood pressure.