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cmoore54

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While in labor a patient with a prior history of cesarean birth complains of light-headedness and dizziness. The nurse assesses the patient and notes an increase in pulse and decrease in blood pressure from the vital signs 15 minutes prior. What might the
 
  A) Uterine rupture
  B) Hypertonic uterus
  C) Placentae previa
  D) Umbilical cord compression

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A patient at 32 weeks' gestation is admitted in preterm labor. Which assessment finding should cause the nurse to question the administration of a tocolytic agent?
 
  A) Cervical dilation of 5 cm
  B) Strong, regular contractions
  C) Fetus in a breech presentation
  D) A spontaneous abortion in an earlier pregnancy


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patma1981

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

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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