The Nurse Is Performing an Assessment on a Client Admitted

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client admitted to the birthing unit. Which assessment finding(s) contraindicate(s) an epidural block?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A) Maternal refusal
• B) Local infection of the skin on the lower back
• C) Coagulation disorder
• D) Long-term N S A I D use
• E) Previous back surgery

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