The nurse is caring for a postpartum client receiving pain medication through an epidural catheter.Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?

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A respiratory rate of 8 is too low and could indicate respiratory depression, which is a potential complication of epidural pain medication. The physician should be notified immediately. The other options are within normal limits or do not indicate a concern.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postpartum Client Receiving Pain