A nurse is caring for four laboring clients. Each of the clients is requesting an epidural. Which of the following clients should receive her epidural first? Select one: a. Mulitipara with contractions occurring every 3 minutes, lasting 45 seconds. The cervical os is dilated 5 cms. b. Primipara with contractions occurring every 10-15 minutes, lasting 15 seconds. The cervical os is dilated 3 cms. c. Primipara with contractions occurring every 2 minutes, lasting 90 seconds. The cervical os is dilated 10 cms. d. Mulitipara with contractions occurring every 2 minutes, lasting 130 seconds. The cervical os is dilated 8 cms. a. Mulitipara with contractionsoccurring every 3 minutes, lasting 45 seconds. The cervical os is dilated 5 cms. An epidural is indicated in theactive phase of labor. Active labor is defined as: cervical dilation of 4-7 cms, contractions occurring every 3-5 minutes and lasting 30-60seconds. transition phase of labor and is approaching second stage: cervical dilation of 8-10 cms, contractions every 2-3 minutes and lasting 45-90 seconds. Many clients in this phase of labor become exhausted. An epidural duringthis phase could prolong delivery as the epidural may interfere with the client's ability to push. A nurse is preparing a client who speaks limited English for surgery. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action in obtaining informed a. Seek the assistance of a nurse on the floor who is fluent in the client's

 

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