You Are Preparing a Patient for Epidural Placement by a Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

You are preparing a patient for epidural placement by a nurse anesthetist in the LDR. Which interventions should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Administer a bolus of 500 to 1000 mL of D5 normal saline prior to catheter placement.
• B) Have ephedrine available at bedside during catheter placement.
• C) Monitor blood pressure of patient frequently during catheter insertion and for the first 15 minutes of epidural administration.
• D) Insert a Foley catheter prior to epidural catheter placement.
• E) Monitor the patient for hypertension in response to epidural insertion.

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Definitions:

Complex Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates composed of sugar molecules linked together in long, complex chains, also known as polysaccharides.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants, serving as a structural component.

Glycogen

A complex carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles, which serves as a primary form of energy storage in the body.

Starch

A carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units, serving as a major energy source in the diet.