Author Question: Shortly after the client's health care provider evaluated her cervical dilation as being 7 ... (Read 39 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Shortly after the client's health care provider evaluated her cervical dilation as being 7 centimeters, she tells you, I think I'm about to have the baby Which of these actions should the nurse take immediately?

a. Instruct her to pant.
b. Leave the room to notify the health care provider.
c. Open an emergency birth pack.
d. Visualize her perineum for crowning.

Question 2

To prepare a bag of IV solution for administration, the nurse must first:

a. label the bag with date, time, and initials
b. cleanse the bag with an alcohol wipe and then check the expiration date
c. insert the IV tubing, cleanse the bag with saline, and prepare the label
d. inspect the fluid for clarity, particulate matter, and color, and check the expiration date

JCABRERA33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The active phase begins when the cervix is dilated 4 cm and ends when the cervix is dilated 8 cm. The client will focus on breathing techniques and is less receptive to teaching. Nursing interventions would include frequently visualizing the perineum for crowning.

Answer to Question 2

D
Steps to prepare a bag of IV solution for administration include inspecting the fluid for clarity, leaks, tears, cracks, particulate matter, and color, and checking the expiration date.