Practice Question
A nurse is assisting with the initiation of epidural analgesia for a client who is in the second stage of labor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Review the client's platelet count level prior to the procedure.
Rationale:
🟤 Epidural analgesia carries a risk of epidural hematoma, especially in clients with low platelet counts.
🟤 Reviewing laboratory results helps prevent complications associated with bleeding into the epidural space.
🟤 This is a critical safety measure to avoid potentially irreversible neurological damage.
🟤 It should be done before the initiation of anesthesia to ensure it is safe to proceed.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 4
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