The Nurse Detects Hypotension in a Laboring Patient After an Epidural

question 37

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

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