A Woman in Labor Has Had an Epidural Block for Pain

question 14

Multiple Choice

A woman in labor has had an epidural block for pain relief. The nurse will be assessing carefully for the associated side effect of:

• A) Drop in fetal heart rate
• B) Long, intense contractions
• C) Sudden leg cramps
• D) Marked hypotension

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