A Client in Labor Who Is Requesting an Epidural Asks

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client in labor who is requesting an epidural asks if the baby will be harmed. How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Epidural anesthesia is very safe and there are no potential side effects that can affect your baby."
• B) "We'll monitor your baby continuously so we can recognize and treat any changes that may be related to the epidural."
• C) "We'll assess your blood pressure every 15 minutes to make sure the epidural is not having any negative effects on your baby."
• D) "Before your epidural is placed, we'll administer IV fluid to you in order to prevent the epidural from causing you problems."

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