Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is in active laborA nurse is preparing a client who is in active labor for epidural analgesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A 30-minute EFM strip and Lactated Ringers bolus ensure fetal wellbeing and hydration before epidural. Dextrose risks overload, duration varies, and standing is impractical.