The perinatal nurse is caring for a woman with a postdural puncture headache. What interventions does the nurse include in this woman's care plan? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Bedrest
B.
Caffeine
C.
Decreased fluid intake
D.
Light therapy
E.
Position sitting upright
ANS: A, B
Typically, the headache is intensified when the patient assumes an upright position and is relieved when she assumes a supine position. Interventions usually center on oral analgesics, bedrest in a darkened room, caffeine, and hydration. If these measures are not effective, an autologous epidural blood patch may be administered.
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