Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The nurse is caring for a client immediately after epidural.Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the anesthesia provider?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Blood pressure of 88/52 mmHg indicates hypotension, a serious side effect of epidural anesthesia that can reduce placental perfusion, requiring immediate reporting.