ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023/24 1st Attempt & Retake -Nurselytic

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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Turn the client to a side-lying position. This action helps prevent aortocaval compression, a potential cause of hypotension after epidural anesthesia. When the client is lying on their back, the weight of the uterus can compress the vena cava, reducing venous return and cardiac output, leading to hypotension. Turning the client to a side-lying position relieves this compression, improving blood flow and helping to stabilize blood pressure.

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B: Applying oxygen may be beneficial in some cases, but it does not directly address the underlying cause of hypotension in this scenario.
C: Massaging the fundus is not indicated for hypotension following epidural anesthesia.
D: Assisting the client to empty their bladder may be important for overall comfort and prevention of complications, but it does not address the hypotension directly.

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