A Laboring Patient Has Received an Order for Epidural Anesthesia

A laboring patient has received an order for epidural anesthesia. In order to prevent the most common complication associated with this procedure, what would the nurse expect to do?

A) Observe fetal heart rate variability.
B) Rapidly infuse 500-1000 ml of intravenous fluids.
C) Place the patient in the semi-Fowler's position.
D) Teach the patient appropriate breathing techniques.