A Patient in Labor Is Approaching the Transition Stage and Already

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient in labor is approaching the transition stage and already has an epidural in place. An additional dose of medication has been prescribed and administered to the patient. Which priority intervention should be performed in order to evaluate the clinical response to treatment?

• A) Obtain a pain scale response from the patient based on a 0 to 10 scale.
• B) Document maternal blood pressure and fetal heart rates following medication administration and observe for any variations.
• C) Document intake and output on the electronic health record (EHR).
• D) Increase the flow rate of prescribed parenteral fluid to maintain hydration.

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