Maternal hypotension is a potential side effect of regional anesthesia and analgesia.What nursing interventions could the nurse use to increase the client's blood pressure?
(Select all that apply).
A) Place the woman in a supine position.
B) Place the woman in a lateral position.
C) Increase IV fluids.
D) Administer oxygen.
E) Perform a vaginal examination.

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Nursing interventions for maternal hypotension arising from analgesia or anesthesia include turning the woman to a lateral position,increasing IV fluids,administering oxygen via face mask,elevating the woman's legs,notifying the physician,administering an IV vasopressor,and monitoring the maternal and fetal status at least every 5 minutes until the woman is stable.Placing the client in a supine position causes venous compression,thereby limiting blood flow to and oxygenation of the placenta and fetus.A sterile vaginal examination has no bearing on maternal blood pressure.

Maternal Hypotension Is a Potential Side Effect of Regional Anesthesia