Select the Action by the Nurse That Has the Highest

Multiple Choice

Select the action by the nurse that has the highest priority in the care of several clients who are receiving postoperative pain management by epidural analgesia on the surgical unit.

A) Change the IV tubing with each bag of medication.
B) Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees to prevent hypotension.
C) Monitor peripheral pulses every 2 hours.
D) Assess for movement and sensation of the feet and legs each shift.