A patient is receiving epidural analgesics. What should the nurse monitor closely in this patient?
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
ANS: C
Administering epidural analgesics requires close monitoring for respiratory depression. None of the other options is indicative of opiate toxicity.
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