Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client with maternal hypotension post-epiduralA nurse is caring for a client who has maternal hypotension following the placement of an epidural. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Administering a bolus of lactated Ringer's increases blood volume, correcting hypotension caused by epidural-induced vasodilation, improving maternal and fetal perfusion.