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neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A client in labor has begun mouth breathing. Which nursing intervention will be most helpful during this time?

a. Encouraging the woman to concentrate on a focal point
b. Offering the woman sips of water or ice chips
c. Providing the woman with a warmed bedpan
d. Providing the woman with 2 liters of oxygen per mask

Question 2

A newborn is noted to have a systolic murmur and +3 peripheral pulses. What does the nurse suspect is the cause?

a. Patent ductus arteri-osus c. Hypovolemia
b. Diaphragmatic hernia d. Infant prematurity

bassamabas · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
When a woman is mouth breathing, the most helpful nursing intervention would be to offer the woman sips of water or ice chips. This will help to keep her mouth moist. Remember that this practice is based on physician or institution policy.

Answer to Question 2

A
Patent ductus arteriosus is characterized by a systolic murmur and, if symptomatic, includes bounding peripheral pulses and wide pulse pressures. With hypovolemia, the pulse would be weak, not +3.