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folubunmi

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A woman is 7 cm dilated, and her contractions are 3 minutes apart. When she begins cursing at her birthing coach and the nurse, what does the nurse assess as the most likely explanation for the woman's change in behavior?
 
  a. Labor has progressed to the transition phase.
  b. She lacked adequate preparation for the labor experience.
  c. The woman would benefit from a different form of analgesia. d.
  The contractions have increased from mild to moderate intensity.

Question 2

While discussing labor and delivery during a prenatal visit, a primigravida asks the nurse when she should go to the hospital. What is the nurse's most informative response?
 
  a. When you feel increased fetal movement
  b. When contractions are 10 minutes apart
  c. When membranes have ruptured
  d. When abdominal or groin discomfort occurs



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eliasc0401

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
If a woman suddenly loses control and becomes irritable, suspect that she has progressed to the transition stage of labor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Ruptured membranes are an indication that the woman should go to the hospital or birthing center.




folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM


gcook

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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