TEST BANK ADULT HEALTH NURSING 8TH EDITION COOPER
The nurse caring for a patient who had an epidural block for a vaginal repair should be alert for: a. a flushing of the face and torso. b. numbness of the perineum. c. complaint of thirst. d. a sudden drop in blood pressure. ANS: D Epidural anesthesia may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure or respiratory difficulty as the anesthetic agent moves up in the spinal cord. Elevating the patient’s torso may prevent respiratory paralysis. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 37 OBJ: 9 TOP: Epidural block KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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