A Woman Has Received an Epidural Block

question 35

Multiple Choice

A woman has received an epidural block.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Instruct her to call for help when getting out of bed.
• B) Assess the woman for a post-procedure headache.
• C) Determine type and time of last oral intake.
• D) Administer metoclopramide within the first hour.

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Definitions:

Supply Decreases

A reduction in the amount of a product or service that is available for sale, often resulting in higher prices if demand remains the same.

Demand Increases

A situation in which the desire and willingness to purchase a good or service rises, often due to factors like income growth or preference changes.

Substitute Good

A good that can replace another to satisfy similar needs or desires, often influenced by changes in prices and consumer preferences.

Downsloping Demand

A situation where the demand for a good decreases as the price increases, following the typical law of demand.