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A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because thinks is in labor.
The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140
beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15 minutes. What
assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this time?
Contractions decrease with walking.
A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses the parents in the
grieving process which intervention is most for the nurse to implement ?
A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks
D. Assist the couple to request autopsy
B. provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
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What is the priority nursing assessment immediately following the birth of an infant with
esophageal atresia and a tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
A. body temperature
B. level of pain
C. time of first void
D. number of vessels in the cord
A. body temperature
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What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration
of epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure
D. Maternal blood pressure
A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's
Lactate 500 ml with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How many
ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
D. 75
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A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because thinks is in labor.
The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140
beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15 minutes. What
assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this time?
Contractions decrease with walking.
A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses the parents in the
grieving process which intervention is most for the nurse to implement ?
A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks
D. Assist the couple to request autopsy
B. provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
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What is the priority nursing assessment immediately following the birth of an infant with
esophageal atresia and a tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
A. body temperature
B. level of pain
C. time of first void
D. number of vessels in the cord
A. body temperature
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What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration
of epidural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure
D. Maternal blood pressure
A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's
Lactate 500 ml with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How many
ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
D. 75
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