To improve placental blood flow immediately after the injection of an epidural anesthetic, the nurse should
a. Turn the woman to the right side.
b. Place a wedge under the woman's right hip.
c. Give the woman oxygen.
d. Decrease the intravenous infusion rate.
B
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A The woman needs to maintain the supine position for proper dispersal of the
medication. However, placing a wedge under the hip will relieve compression of
the vena cava.
B Tilting the woman's pelvis to the left side relieves compression of the vena cava
and compensates for a lower blood pressure without interfering with dispersal of
the epidural medication.
C Oxygen administration will not improve placental blood flow.
D The intravenous infusion rate needs to be increased to prevent hypotension.
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