The Nurse Detects Hypotension in a Laboring Client After an Epidural

question 47

Multiple Choice

The nurse detects hypotension in a laboring client after an epidural. Which actions should the nurse plan to implement? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Encourage the client to drink fluids.
• B) Place the client in a Trendelenburg position.
• C) Administer a normal saline bolus as prescribed.
• D) Administer oxygen at 8 to 10 L/min per face mask.
• E) Administer IV ephedrine in 5- to 10-mg increments as prescribed.