ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023/24 1st Attempt & Retake Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is in labor and is requesting epidural anesthesia for pain control. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Monitor the client's blood pressure every 5 min following the first dose of anesthetic solution. This is crucial because epidural anesthesia can cause hypotension, a common side effect. Monitoring the client's blood pressure closely allows for early detection of hypotension and prompt intervention to prevent potential complications like fetal distress. Placing the client in a supine position for 30 min (
A) is incorrect as it can lead to hypotension; administering dextrose solution (
B) is not necessary for epidural anesthesia; ensuring NPO status (
D) is important for other procedures but not specifically for epidural anesthesia.
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