NCLEX-RN
Maternity Questions NCLEX RN Quizlet Questions
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A 31-year-old multigravid client at 39 weeks' gestation admitted to the hospital in active labor is receiving intravenous lactated Ringer's solution and a continuous epidural anesthetic. During the first hour after administration of the anesthetic, the nurse should monitor the client for:
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Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can cause sympathetic blockade, leading to hypotension, especially within the first hour. Monitoring blood pressure is critical. Diaphoresis, headache, or tremors are less common or less urgent.
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