A Woman in Labor Has Had an Epidural Block for Pain

question 17

Multiple Choice

A woman in labor has had an epidural block for pain relief.The nurse will be assessing carefully for what associated side effect of this type of regional anesthesia?

• A) Reduced fetal heart rate
• B) Long,intense contractions
• C) Sudden leg cramps
• D) Bladder distention

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