Pharmacologic Pain Management During Labor
Pharmacologic Pain Management During Labor ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who received spinal anesthesia for a cesarean delivery.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential complications of spinal anesthesia?
hypertension is not a common complication of spinal anesthesia. In fact, hypotension is more likely to occur due to sympathetic blockade and reduced venous return.
tachycardia is not a common complication of spinal anesthesia. In fact, bradycardia may occur due to decreased cardiac output and increased vagal tone.
fever is not a common complication of spinal anesthesia. Fever may be a sign of infection, inflammation, or other causes unrelated to the anesthesia.
A potential complication of spinal anesthesia is postdural puncture headache (PDPH), which occurs when cerebrospinal fluid leaks through the puncture site and causes low pressure in the subarachnoid space.
A potential complication of spinal anesthesia is postdural puncture headache (PDPH), which occurs when cerebrospinal fluid leaks through the puncture site and causes low pressure in the subarachnoid space.
This can result in a severe headache that worsens when sitting or standing and improves when lying down. PDPH usually occurs within 24 to 48 hours after the spinal anesthesia and can last for days or weeks.