A Woman Has Requested an Epidural Block for Her Pain

question 3

Multiple Choice

A woman has requested an epidural block for her pain.She is 5 cm dilated and 100% effaced.The baby is in a vertex position and is engaged.The nurse increases the woman's IV fluid for a preprocedural bolus.Before the initiation of the epidural,the woman should be informed regarding the disadvantages of an epidural block.Which concerns should the nurse share with this client?
(Select all that apply) .

• A) Ability to move freely is limited.
• B) Orthostatic hypotension and dizziness may occur.
• C) Gastric emptying is not delayed.
• D) Higher body temperature may occur.
• E) Blood loss is not excessive.

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