After administration of an epidural anesthetic to a client in active labor, it is most important to assess the mother immediately for:
1. Hypotension.
2. Headache.
3. Urinary retention.
4. Bradycardia.
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Rationale:
1. The most common complication of an epidural is maternal hypotension.
2. The most common complication of an epidural is maternal hypotension.
3. The most common complication of an epidural is maternal hypotension.
4. The most common complication of an epidural is maternal hypotension.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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