Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is in labor and just received epidural anesthesia, blood pressure is 90/50 mm HgA nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and just received epidural anesthesia. The client's blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Turning the client to her side improves blood flow, countering hypotension from epidural anesthesia. Amnioinfusion, monitoring alone, or naloxone don't address the immediate issue.