A Patient Had an Epidural Inserted 2 Hours Ago

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient had an epidural inserted 2 hours ago. It is functioning well, the patient is stable, and labor is progressing. Which parts of the assessment have the highest priority?

• A) Assess blood pressure every hour.
• B) Assess the pulse rate every hour.
• C) Palpate the bladder.
• D) Auscultate the lungs.
• E) Assess the reflexes.

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Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price in a specified period.