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?

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To decrease maternal hypotension before epidural placement,an IV bolus of 500 to 1000 mL of crystalloid solution is given.When hypotension develops,the woman should be turned to her left side and administered a rapid bolus of crystalloid solution.Phenylephrine is given if hypotension does not improve.Blood pressure should be monitored throughout the procedure.

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