Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a pudendal nerve block.The nurse should monitor which of the following findings has an adverse effect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A pudendal nerve block numbs the perineum, reducing the ability to bear down, which can complicate delivery. Fetal bradycardia, hypertension, and hyperstimulation are not typical adverse effects.