According to professional standards (the Association of Women's Health,Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses [AWHONN],2007),which action cannot be performed by the nonanesthetist registered nurse who is caring for a woman with epidural anesthesia?
A) Monitoring the status of the woman and fetus
B) Initiating epidural anesthesia
C) Replacing empty infusion bags with the same medication and concentrate
D) Stopping the infusion, and initiating emergency measures

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Only qualified,licensed anesthesia care providers are permitted to insert a catheter,initiate epidural anesthesia,verify catheter placement,inject medication through the catheter,or alter the medication or medications including type,amount,or rate of infusion.The nonanesthetist nurse is permitted to monitor the status of the woman,the fetus,and the progress of labor.Replacement of the empty infusion bags or syringes with the same medication and concentration is permitted.If the need arises,the nurse may stop the infusion,initiate emergency measures,and remove the catheter if properly educated to do so.Complications can require immediate interventions.Nurses must be prepared to provide safe and effective care during an emergency situation.

According to Professional Standards (The Association of Women's Health,Obstetric and Neonatal