When a patient is receiving epidural analgesics,the patient must be closely monitored for a(n) :
A) temperature elevation to 99.2° F from 98° F.
B) increase in pulse rate from 88 to 99.
C) decrease in respirations from 16 to 14.
D) decrease in blood pressure from 120/80 to 110/68.
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