Author Question: A client in labor is found to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid upon rupture of membranes. At ... (Read 109 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A client in labor is found to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid upon rupture of membranes. At delivery, the nurse finds the infant to have depressed respirations and a heart rate of 80. What does the nurse anticipate?

1. Delivery of the neonate on its side with head up, to facilitate drainage of secretions.
2. Direct tracheal suctioning by specially trained personnel.
3. Preparation for the immediate use of positive pressure to expand the lungs.
4. Suctioning of the oropharynx when the newborn's head is delivered.

Question 2

A client asks her nurse Is it okay for me to take a tub bath during the heavy part of my menstruation? The best response by the nurse is:

A. Tub baths are contraindicated during menstruation.
B. You should shower and douche daily instead.
C. Either a bath or a shower is fine at that time.
D. You should bathe and use a feminine deodorant spray during menstruation.

medine · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation: 2. If the infant has absent or depressed respirations, heart rate less than 100 beats/min, or poor muscle tone, direct tracheal suctioning by specially trained personnel is recommended.

Answer to Question 2

C