During a visit to the obstetrician, a pregnant client questions ...

[cdr_15]

During a visit to the obstetrician, a pregnant client questions the nurse about the potential need for an amniotomy.
 
  The nurse explains that an amniotomy is performed to do which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Stimulate the beginning of labor
  2. Augment labor progression
  3. Allow application of an internal fetal electrode
  4. Allow application of an external fetal monitor
  5. Allow insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter

Question 2

A nurse is calculating the maximum recommended dose a 9-yearold child with depression can receive for sertraline (Zoloft).
 
  The recommended pediatric dose for sertraline (Zoloft) is 1.5 to 3 mg/kg/day. If the child weighs 31 kg,the maximum recommended dose for this child would be ___________ mg.(Fill in the blank.)
  What will be an ideal response?

[macagnavarro]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Amniotomy is the artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes and can be used to induce labor.
2. Amniotomy can be done to augment labor.
3. Amniotomy allows access to the fetus in order to apply an internal fetal electrode to the fetal scalp.
5. Amniotomy may be performed during labor to allow an intrauterine pressure catheter to be inserted.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:93
Rationale: The maximum recommended dose for sertraline (Zoloft) is 3 mg/kg/day.If the child weighs 31 kg,it would be 3

• 31 93 mg a day.

[cdr_15]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[coreycathey]

Gracias!