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yoroshambo

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A patient is entering the third stage of labor. What will the nurse assess when the placenta is separating? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Umbilical cord lengthens
  B) Fundus rises in the abdomen
  C) Uterus takes on a globular shape
  D) Sharp pain is felt in the abdomen
  E) Blood trickles steadily from the vagina

Question 2

While caring for a patient in labor the fetal heart monitor demonstrates late decelerations. What is the most common cause for late decelerations?
 
  A) Cord compression
  B) Maternal hypotension
  C) Maternal fatigue
  D) Uteroplacental insufficiency


blakeserpa

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

Ans: A, B, C, E

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


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