A client in labor is receiving an epidural for pain relief. What is the nurse's priority assessment immediately after the procedure?

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Question 1 of 5

A client in labor is receiving an epidural for pain relief. What is the nurse's priority assessment immediately after the procedure?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Monitoring maternal blood pressure is essential to detect and manage hypotension, a common side effect of epidurals.

Question 2 of 5

Which component is important to include in the sexual history assessment to assess the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who could be at risk for uterine

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A. What should the nurse be monitoring the fetus closely for? SATA

Question 4 of 5

A 30-year-old woman is considering the use of emergency contraception. Which of the following is true about its use?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Emergency contraception is most effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Choice B is incorrect as it is not as effective after 5 days. Choice C is incorrect because emergency contraception works primarily by preventing ovulation, not by preventing implantation. Choice D is incorrect because most emergency contraception methods are available over the counter.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client in labor receiving epidural anesthesia. What is the priority nursing assessment?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Maternal blood pressure monitoring is essential to detect and manage hypotension, a common side effect of epidural anesthesia.

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