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    Ati RN pharmacology 2023 proctored exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who received epidural anesthesia during hip surgery. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor as an adverse reaction?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Severe headache can result from epidural anesthesia due to post-dural puncture headache caused by leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. B. Rapid rise in temperature may indicate infection but is not a common reaction to epidural anesthesia. C. Hypertension is not a common adverse effect of epidural anesthesia; in fact, hypotension is more typical due to sympathetic blockade. D. Tachycardia is not a typical adverse reaction, and the most likely response to epidural anesthesia is bradycardia due to autonomic blockade.

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