A primigravida at 39-weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. She is given an epidural anesthetic. Her blood pressure drops to 90/50 mm Hg, and the fetal heart rate shows late decelerations. What is the most likely cause of these findings?

A primigravida at 39-weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. She is given an epidural anesthetic. Her blood pressure drops to 90/50 mm Hg, and the fetal heart rate shows late decelerations. What is the most likely cause of these findings?

A client at 32-weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with complaints of severe headache, visual disturbances, and epigastric pain. The client's blood pressure is 150/100 mm Hg. What condition should the nurse suspect?

A client at 39-weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. The client's cervix is dilated 6 cm, 90% effaced, and the fetus is at 0 station. The client's membranes rupture spontaneously, and the fluid is clear. What action should the nurse take next?

A client at 40-weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. The client's cervix is dilated 8 cm, 100% effaced, and the fetus is at +1 station. The client begins to push forcefully with contractions. What action should the nurse take?

A client at 39-weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. The client's cervix is dilated 5 cm, 90% effaced, and the fetus is at 0 station. The client's membranes rupture spontaneously, and the fluid is greenish-brown. What action should the nurse take first?