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A Woman Has Requested an Epidural Block for Her Pain

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A woman has requested an epidural block for her pain.She is 5 cm dilated and 100% effaced.The baby is in a vertex position and is engaged.The nurse increases the woman's IV fluid for a preprocedural bolus.Before the initiation of the epidural,the woman should be informed regarding the disadvantages of an epidural block.Which concerns should the nurse share with this client?
(Select all that apply) .


A) Ability to move freely is limited.
B) Orthostatic hypotension and dizziness may occur.
C) Gastric emptying is not delayed.
D) Higher body temperature may occur.
E) Blood loss is not excessive.

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