A patient had an epidural inserted 2 hours ago. It is functioning well, the patient is stable, and labor is progressing. Which parts of the assessment have the highest priority?
A) Assess blood pressure every hour.
B) Assess the pulse rate every hour.
C) Palpate the bladder.
D) Auscultate the lungs.
E) Assess the reflexes.
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