The Nurse Is Assisting with Placement of Epidural Anesthesia for a Woman

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting with placement of epidural anesthesia for a woman who is in labor.To help prevent maternal hypotension,which is the nurse's initial action?

• A) Administer 40-80 mcg of intravenous phenylephrine.
• B) Infuse a bolus of 500-1000 mL of IV crystalloid solution.
• C) Monitor the patient's blood pressure closely during epidural placement.
• D) Turn the patient onto her left side and give a rapid bolus of crystalloid solution.

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