After Undergoing Dural Puncture While Receiving Epidural Pain Medication,a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

After undergoing dural puncture while receiving epidural pain medication,a patient reports a headache.Which action can help alleviate the patient's pain?

• A) Encourage the client to ambulate to promote flow of spinal fluid.
• B) Offer caffeinated beverages to constrict blood vessels in his head.
• C) Encourage coughing and deep breathing to increase CSF pressure.
• D) Restrict oral fluid intake to prevent excess spinal pressure.

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