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natalie2426

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A nurse is teaching a class of pregnant couples the breathing technique that is most appropriate during the latent phase of labor. Which of the following techniques did the nurse teach?
 
  A) Alternately pant and blow.
  B) Take rhythmic, shallow breaths.
  C) Push down with an open glottis.
  D) Do slow chest breathing.

Question 2

A woman in active labor, 5 centimeters dilated with ruptured membranes, had an epidural inserted 20 minutes ago. Which of the following nursing assessments is highest priority?
 
  A) Check her blood pressure q 15 minutes.
  B) Check her temperature q 1 hour.
  C) Palpate her bladder q 15 minutes.
  D) Auscultate her lungs q 1 hour.



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kjohnson

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Answer to Question 1

D
Do slow chest breathing.

Answer to Question 2

A
Check her blood pressure q 15 minutes.




natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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