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A Woman in Labor Has Had an Epidural Block for Pain

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A woman in labor has had an epidural block for pain relief.The nurse will be assessing carefully for what associated side effect of this type of regional anesthesia?


Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The lipid double-layer that enwraps the cell's cytoplasm, directing the flow of substances into and away from the cell.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A membrane-bound enzyme complex that exchanges sodium ions for potassium ions across the plasma membrane of cells, crucial for cellular function.

Requires ATP

Describes processes or actions in cells that need adenosine triphosphate for energy.

Concentration Differences

The variance in the amount of a substance in different areas, leading to diffusion from high to low concentration.

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