The Initial Nursing Action Immediately After an Epidural Block Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

The initial nursing action immediately after an epidural block is initiated for a laboring woman would be to:

• A) Palpate the bladder for distention
• B) Measure the woman's blood pressure
• C) Assess sensation in the lower extremities
• D) Decrease intravenous fluid flow rate

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