Posted: December 22nd, 2017

A client elects to have epidural anesthesia to relieve the discomfort of labor. Following the initiation of epidural anesthesia, the nurse should give priority to:

A client elects to have epidural anesthesia to relieve the discomfort
of labor. Following the initiation of epidural anesthesia, the
nurse should give priority to:
❍ A. Checking for cervical dilation
❍ B. Placing the client in a supine position
❍ C. Checking the client’s blood pressure
❍ D. Obtaining a fetal heart rate