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A nurse is assessing a client in labor who has had epidural anesthesia for pain relief. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication from the epidural block? A. Vomiting B. Tachycardia C. Respiratory depression D. Hypotension (Ans- D. Hypotension A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh, (D) immunoglobulin. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? A. It prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in mothers who are Rh negative. B. It destroys Rh antibodies in mothers who are Rh negative.C. It destroys Rh antibodies in newborns who are Rh positive. D. It prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in newborns who are Rh positive. (Ans- A. It prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in mothers who are Rh negative. A nurse is reviewing a newborn's laboratory results. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? A. Platelets 200,000/mm³ B. Bilirubin 19 mg/dL C. Blood glucose 45 mg/dL D. Hemoglobin 22 g/Dl (Ans- B. Bilirubin 19 mg/dLA nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?