Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
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Passage / Scenario
Client in labor, requesting epidural anesthesiaA nurse is planning care for a client who is in labor and is requesting epidural anesthesia for pain control. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct answer
Monitoring blood pressure every minute after the first epidural dose is critical to detect hypotension, a common side effect, ensuring timely intervention to protect maternal and fetal well-being.