A patient is receiving opioid medication through an epidural infusion. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Restrict fluid intake.
b. Label the tubing that leads to the epidural catheter.
c. Apply a gauze dressing to the epidural catheter insertion site.
d. Ask the nursing assistive personnel to check on the patient at least once every 2 hours.
ANS: B
To reduce the accidental administration of IV medications into the epidural catheter, the tubing that leads to the epidural catheter needs to be labeled clearly. The epidural insertion site needs to be covered by a transparent dressing to prevent infection and allow the nurse to assess the site. Patients receiving epidural anesthesia need to be monitored every 15 minutes until stabilized and then at least hourly for 12 to 24 hours.
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