The Nurse Caring for a Patient Who Had an Epidural

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a patient who had an epidural block for a vaginal repair should be alert for:

• A) a flushing of the face and torso.
• B) numbness of the perineum.
• C) complaint of thirst.
• D) a sudden drop in blood pressure.

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