A Priority Nursing Intervention When Caring for a Client Who

question 45

Multiple Choice

A priority nursing intervention when caring for a client who is receiving an epidural infusion for pain relief is to:

• A) Use aseptic technique
• B) Label the port as an epidural catheter
• C) Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes
• D) Avoid supplemental doses of sedatives

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