The Priority Nursing Intervention for the Patient Who Has Received

question 16

Multiple Choice

The priority nursing intervention for the patient who has received an epidural narcotic is

• A) monitoring respiratory rate hourly.
• B) administering analgesics as needed.
• C) monitoring blood pressure every 4 hours.
• D) assessing the level of anesthesia.

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