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Caiter2013

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The perinatal nurse prepares the laboring woman for an epidural anesthesia insertion. In order to prevent maternal hypotension, the nurse:
 
  A) Assists the woman to lie down in a supine position
  B) Administers a rapid intravenous infusion of 500 mL of normal saline
  C) Assesses blood pressure and pulse every 5 minutes, three times, before the epidural insertion
  D) Encourages frequent cleansing breaths after the patient has been placed in the correct position for the anesthesia administration

Question 2

When assessing a client's uterine fundus during the fourth stage of labor, the nurse palpates a soft, uncontracted (boggy) fundus. Which of the following actions would the nurse perform next?
 
  A) Instruct the client to exercise
  B) Gently massage the fundus
  C) Suggest complete bed rest
  D) Suggest avoiding lifting weight


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gasdhashg

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


Caiter2013

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Happy to help you


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