This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient in the second stage of labor is expected to delivery within the hour. The epidural is not ... (Read 69 times)

littleanan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 575
on: Jun 28, 2018
A patient in the second stage of labor is expected to delivery within the hour. The epidural is not working and the patient is asking for pain medication. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
 
  A) At the nurses' station call the anesthetist to retry the epidural
  B) Call the doctor and obtain a reduced dose of pain medication
  C) Give the pain medication because it is needed
  D) Encourage the patient through the contractions and explain not giving the pain medication

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a pregnant patient for an epidural to help with labor pain control. What must the nurse do before the patient receives the epidural?
 
  A) Review the patient's medical history and laboratory results
  B) Place the patient in the fetal position
  C) Administer a fluid bolus through the IV line to reduce the risk of hypotension
  D) Prepare a sterile field with the supplies and medications that will be needed


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

C.mcnichol98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


littleanan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 575
Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


C.mcnichol98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Taking a Patient’s Oral Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer Taking a Patient’s Oral Temperature with an Electronic Thermometer
A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog. A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog.
An example of a medical history sheet to list patient problems. An example of a medical history sheet to list patient problems.
Koplik spots in the mouth of a patient with measles. Koplik spots in the mouth of a patient with measles.
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking phenytoin. Gingival enlargement in a patient taking phenytoin.
A late stage in mitosis after the chromosomes (stained blue) have separated A late stage in mitosis after the chromosomes (stained blue) have separated
Video: Bulk flow - Factors that influence bulk flow

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library