Maternal hypotension is a potential adverse effect of regional anaesthesia and analgesia.Which nursing intervention would the nurse use to raise the patient's blood pressure?

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Nursing interventions for maternal hypotension arising from analgesia or anaesthesia include turning the woman to a lateral position,increasing IV fluids,administering oxygen via face mask,elevating the woman's legs,notifying the physician,administering an IV vasopressor,and monitoring the maternal and fetal status at least every 5 minutes until both are stable.Placing the patient in a supine position would cause venous compression,thereby limiting blood flow to and oxygenation of the placenta and fetus.A sterile vaginal examination has no bearing on maternal blood pressure.Electronic monitoring will not affect maternal hypotension.

Maternal Hypotension Is a Potential Adverse Effect of Regional Anaesthesia