Which nursing actions can prevent or detect common side effects of epidural anesthesia?

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Preloading the patient with IV fluids can help prevent hypotension, which is a common side effect of epidural anesthesia. Monitoring the FHR for late deceleration and decrease in rate can detect any potential fetal distress, which is another common side effect of epidural anesthesia. Continuing the patient on p.o. fluids only to prevent hypotension is not recommended as it may not provide sufficient hydration. Using intermittent FHR monitoring may not provide adequate monitoring in the case of potential fetal distress. Keeping the patient NPO after receiving the epidural is not necessary unless the situation requires it.

Which Nursing Actions Can Prevent or Detect Common Side Effects