Two Hours After an Epidural Infusion Has Begun, a Patient

Two hours after an epidural infusion has begun, a patient complains of itching on her face and neck. The nurse should:

A) Remove the epidural catheter and apply a Band-Aid to the injection site.
B) Offer the patient a cool cloth and let her know the itching is temporary.
C) Recognize that this is a common side effect, and follow protocol for administration of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) .
D) Call the anesthesia care provider to re-dose the epidural catheter.