PN ati Maternal Newborn 2020
PN ati Maternal Newborn 2020 ( 47 Questions)
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has an epidural infusion for pain management. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Methylergonovine is used for postpartum hemorrhage and is not indicated for low blood pressure in labor.
Emptying the bladder may be necessary, but a bolus of fluids is the priority in addressing hypotension.
A bolus of fluids helps increase blood pressure in the presence of epidural- induced hypotension.
Knee-chest position is not the primary intervention for hypotension related to epidural anesthesia.
A. Methylergonovine is used for postpartum hemorrhage and is not indicated for low blood pressure in labor.
B. Emptying the bladder may be necessary, but a bolus of fluids is the priority in addressing hypotension.
C. A bolus of fluids helps increase blood pressure in the presence of epidural- induced hypotension.
D. Knee-chest position is not the primary intervention for hypotension related to epidural anesthesia.