Women giving birth are often given an anesthetic medication into the epidural space (epidural anesthesia). occasionally this procedure causes a tear in the dura mater. what do you think might happen if this occurs? what is the possible risk to the woman?

Anurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adult clients with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? (select all that apply.) a. decreased percentage of body fat b. polypharmacy c. multiple health problems d. increased rate of absorption e. decreased renal function