A patient who received an epidural block asks why her blood pressure is taken so often. What is the nurse's best response to explain the frequent blood pressure assessments?
a. They ensure that unsafe levels of hypertension do not occur.
b. They help assess for the need for further pain relief.
c. They monitor the progress of labor.
d. They ensure adequate placental perfusion.
ANS: D
The hypotension that accompanies an epidural block may cause inadequate perfusion of the placenta, leading to fetal hypoxia.
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