ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternity OB Cohort 65 Exam Questions
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Client had epidural anesthesia during early labor, BP 80/40 mm Hg, fetal heart rate 140/min.
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A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had an epidural anesthesia block during the early stages of labor. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg and the fetal heart recording is 140/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Rationale: Lateral positioning improves venous return and cardiac output, addressing hypotension from epidural anesthesia, which is the priority action.
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