The nurse is caring for a postpartum client receiving pain medication through an epidural catheter. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client receiving pain medication through an epidural catheter. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?



1. Pulse rate: 80

2. Respiratory rate: 8.

3. Blood pressure: 120/80

4. Pain rating of 4 on scale of 1 to 10



Answer: 2. Respiratory rate: 8.


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