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pt has epidural infusing at 6mL/hr. begining BP was 92/58 and now their BP is 130/70. what would you do FIRST?

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Final answer:

The first step would be to check for any signs or symptoms of Hypertension (high blood pressure) in the patient who has experienced an increase in blood pressure after receiving an epidural infusion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking what to do first in a situation where a patient's blood pressure has increased after receiving an epidural infusion. First, it is important to assess the patient's vital signs, including the blood pressure reading. In this case, the BP has increased from 92/58 to 130/70. The first step would be to check for any signs or symptoms of Hypertension (high blood pressure), such as headache, dizziness, or chest pain. If the patient is asymptomatic, it may be necessary to adjust the infusion rate or consider other interventions to manage the elevated blood pressure.

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