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biggirl4568

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A patient at 31 weeks' gestation in preterm labor is given magnesium sulfate. What must the nurse report as part of the patient's care?
 
  A) Low potassium or elevated glucose, tachycardia, chest pain
  B) Respiratory depression, hypotension, absent tendon reflexes
  C) Severe lower back pain, leg cramps, sweating
  D) Pain in the abdomen, shoulder, or back

Question 2

A nonsmoking patient, pregnant for the first time at 28 years of age and expecting twins, is at 36 weeks' gestation and complaining of backache and painful uterine contractions. After examination the patient has no cervical dilation or pooling of fluid. W
 
  A) Place the patient on a fetal monitor
  B) Perform nitrazine and fern tests
  C) Discuss the need for tocolytics
  D) Send the patient home for bed rest and hydration with orders to return if the water breaks or contractions worsen


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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