Home » NCLEX » NCLEX-PN » When a woman is receiving postpartum epidural morphine, the nurse should plan to observe for which of the following side effects to occur within the first 3 hours?
When a woman is receiving postpartum epidural morphine, the nurse should plan to observe for which of the following side effects to occur within the first 3 hours?
A. nausea and vomiting
B. itching
C. urinary retention
D. somnolence
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
A side effect of postpartum epidural morphine is the onset of itching within 3 hours of injection and lasting up to 10 hours. Nausea and vomiting might occur 47 hours after injection. Urinary retention is a side effect of postpartum epidural morphine but is not assessed as such within the first 3 hours.
Somnolence is a rare side effect.Health Promotion and Maintenance
|
Download Printable PDF. VALID exam to help you PASS.
|
 |
