Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client in labor with epidural anesthesia, BP 80/40 mmHg, fetal heart rate 140/minA nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural anesthesia block. The client's blood pressure is 80/40mmHg and the fetal heart rate is 140/min. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hypotension from epidural anesthesia requires lateral positioning to improve maternal and fetal circulation.