Toward the end of the first stage of labor, a pudendal block is administered transvaginally. The nurse anticipates the client's care to include:
1. Monitoring for hypotension every 15 minutes.
2. Monitoring FHR every 15 minutes.
3. Monitoring for bladder distention.
4. No additional assessments.
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Rationale:
1. Because a pudendal block is done using a local anesthetic, there is no need for any additional monitoring of the mother or the fetus.
2. Because a pudendal block is done using a local anesthetic, there is no need for any additional monitoring of the mother or the fetus.
3. Because a pudendal block is done using a local anesthetic, there is no need for any additional monitoring of the mother or the fetus.
4. Because a pudendal block is done using a local anesthetic, there is no need for any additional monitoring of the mother or the fetus.
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