A Client in Labor Who Is Receiving a Continuous Infusion

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client in labor who is receiving a continuous infusion of a local anesthetic through an epidural catheter asks if ear ringing is supposed to occur. What is the most likely cause of the client's complaint?

• A) Dehydration
• B) Hypotension
• C) Allergic reaction
• D) Local anesthetic toxicity

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Definitions:

Conditional Affection

Affection or emotional support shown towards someone that is dependent on specific conditions or behaviors they exhibit.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an unacceptable impulse is transformed into its opposite, often in behavior and attitudes.

Defense Mechanism

A psychological strategy unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or desires are unconsciously excluded from consciousness.