The nurse is preparing to administer a bolus of epidural medication.The nurse must remember to:

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Clean the injection cap of the epidural catheter with povidone-iodine, or substitute anti-infective according to agency policy.Alcohol causes pain and is toxic to neural tissue.Inject opioid at a rate of 1 mL over 30 seconds.Slow injection prevents discomfort by lowering the pressure exerted by fluid as it enters the epidural space.The catheter is in a space, not a blood vessel; thus flushing with saline is not required.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Bolus of Epidural