When a patient is receiving epidural analgesics, the patient must be closely monitored for a(n):
a. temperature elevation to 99.2° F from 98° F.
b. increase in pulse rate from 88 to 99.
c. decrease in respirations from 16 to 14.
d. decrease in blood pressure from 120/80 to 110/68.
C
Administering epidural analgesics requires close monitoring for respiratory depression. None of the other options are indicative of opiate toxicity.
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