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A nurse is planning care for a client who is in labor and is requesting epidural anesthesia for pain control. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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Correct Answer:
Monitor the clients blood pressure every minute following the first dose of anesthetic solution.
Rationale:
🟡 Hypotension is a common adverse effect of epidural anesthesia due to sympathetic blockade.
🟡 Frequent blood pressure monitoring, especially every minute after the first dose, helps detect sudden drops in pressure.
🟡 Managing hypotension quickly is essential to maintain adequate placental perfusion.
🟡 Other actions (like IV fluid preload) are supportive but not substitutes for close BP monitoring.
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RN ATI Maternal Newborn Online-2019~Practice B with NGN
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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