The Nurse Is Assisting with Placement of Epidural Anesthesia for a Woman

The nurse is assisting with placement of epidural anesthesia for a woman who is in labor. To help prevent maternal hypotension, which is the nurse's initial action?

A) Administer 40-80 mcg of intravenous phenylephrine.
B) Infuse a bolus of 500-1000 mL of an isotonic solution before the procedure.
C) Monitor the patient's blood pressure closely during epidural placement.
D) Turn the patient onto her left side and give a rapid bolus of IV fluids.