Maternal Hypotension Is a Potential Side Effect of Regional Anesthesia

question 9

Multiple Choice

Maternal hypotension is a potential side effect of regional anesthesia and analgesia.What nursing interventions could you use to raise the patient's blood pressure? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Place the woman in a supine position.
• B) Place the woman in a lateral position.
• C) Increase intravenous (IV) fluids.
• D) Administer oxygen.
• E) Perform a vaginal examination.

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