A nurse is caring for a client who is hypotensive following the administration of epidural anesthesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Rationale:

A. This question addresses pelvic pressure, which may not directly relate to the effectiveness of the hands-and-knees position for occipitoposterior fetal positioning.

B. The spacing of contractions is not typically affected by maternal positioning and therefore is not the most appropriate question to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention.

C. Asking about improvement in back labor is pertinent because the hands-and-knees position can help alleviate back pain associated with occipitoposterior fetal positioning.

D. Suprapubic pain is not typically associated with occipitoposterior fetal positioning, so this question may not provide useful information regarding the effectiveness of the intervention.

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