You Are Preparing a Patient for Epidural Placement by a Nurse

Multiple Choice

You are preparing a patient for epidural placement by a nurse anesthetist in the LDR. Which interventions should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A) Administer a bolus of 500 to 1000 mL of D5 normal saline prior to catheter placement.
B) Have ephedrine available at bedside during catheter placement.
C) Monitor blood pressure of patient frequently during catheter insertion and for the first 15 minutes of epidural administration.
D) Insert a Foley catheter prior to epidural catheter placement.
E) Monitor the patient for hypertension in response to epidural insertion.