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Question 3 :
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving epidural analgesia during labor.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
This finding should be reported to the provider because it indicates a possible infection, which can be a complication of epidural anesthesia.
a fetal heart rate of 140/min is within the normal range of 110 to 160/min.
a maternal blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg is normal and does not indicate hypotension, which is an adverse effect of epidural anesthesia.
a urine output of 40 mL/hr is acceptable and does not indicate fluid overload or renal impairment.
Correct Answer: A
This finding should be reported to the provider because it indicates a possible infection, which can be a complication of epidural anesthesia.
