A client in labor is being prepared for epidural anesthesia. What should the nurse expect to perform in order to prevent the most common complication associated with this anesthesia?

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The most common complication associated with epidural anesthesia is hypotension. Rapidly infusing 500 to 1000 mL of intravenous fluids before administering the epidural anesthesia can help prevent hypotension by filling the vascular system and maintaining blood pressure. A, B, and C are not effective measures for preventing hypotension associated with epidural anesthesia.

A Client in Labor Is Being Prepared for Epidural Anesthesia