A primigravida dilated to 5 cm has just received an epidural for pain.She complains of feeling lightheaded and dizzy within 10 minutes after the procedure.
Her blood pressure before the procedure was 120/80 and is now 80/52. Which of the following medications is used in this situation?

A. Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed - The client's blood pressure is elevated, and managing hypertension is crucial to prevent complications.

B. Initiate continuous fetal monitoring - The client is experiencing symptoms that could indicate preeclampsia, and continuous monitoring is essential to assess fetal well-being.

C. Monitor for signs of magnesium toxicity - Given the client's symptoms and lab results, monitoring for magnesium toxicity is important, especially if magnesium sulfate is being used for seizure prophylaxis.

D. Perform a vaginal exam to assess cervical status - This intervention is not a priority at this moment given the client's condition and the need to avoid unnecessary interventions that could cause stress or complications.

E. Assess for signs of placental abruption - Although the client denies vaginal bleeding, it's important to monitor for any signs of placental abruption due to her symptoms and hypertension.

A. Pain: Consistent with both urinary tract infection (UTI) and preterm labor. UTI can cause dysuria and pelvic pain, while preterm labor can present with lower abdominal pain or cramping.

B. Vaginal discharge: Consistent with both urinary tract infection and preterm labor. UTI can cause unusual vaginal discharge due to infection, while increased or unusual discharge can be a sign of preterm labor.

C. Temperature: Consistent with urinary tract infection. Fever is a common symptom of UTI due to infection. Preterm labor usually does not involve a fever unless there is an infection present.