The client is scheduled for an epidural anesthetic as she delivers. What will be the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Administer 1 L of an isotonic IV solution and encourage use of a bedpan after spinal anesthesia.
b. Administer 500 mL of a hypotonic IV solution and assess the level of consciousness because the patient is sedated.
c. Administer 500 mL of a hypertonic IV solution and assess fetal heart rate and progress of labor as per pregnancy protocol.
d. Administer 1 L of hypotonic IV solution and allow the client to ambulate during the spinal anesthesia.
ANS: A
This prevents maternal hypotension.
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