RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1094 of 2368

A client who received epidural anesthesia has recurrent late decelerations and low blood pressure. Which nursing actions are appropriate?

  1. Place the client supine, stop IV fluids, and recheck in 30 minutes
  2. Change to a left lateral position, give a fluid bolus, and notify the provider
  3. Increase the oxytocin and ask the client to push
  4. Apply a tocodynamometer and reassure the client
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Correct answer: Change to a left lateral position, give a fluid bolus, and notify the provider

Late decelerations reflect poor placental perfusion. Left lateral position and fluids treat hypotension while the provider is told.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Nursing Interventions for Decelerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026