Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is hypotensive following the administration of epidural anesthesia.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct action for the nurse to take is turning the client to a side-lying position (Choice B). This is essential for preventing aspiration in unconscious or postoperative clients. Turning the client helps maintain airway patency, promotes lung expansion, and prevents complications such as pressure ulcers. Massaging the fundus (Choice A) is specific to postpartum care. Applying oxygen (Choice C) is not indicated without assessing the client's oxygenation status. Assisting the client to empty their bladder (Choice D) is important but not the priority in this scenario.