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After delivery of the placenta, a patient's uterus is sluggish to contract. What should the nurse prepare to do to assist the patient at this time?
 
  A) Administer intravenous fluids.
  B) Measure blood pressure every 15 minutes.
  C) Administer oxytocin (Pitocin) as prescribed.
  D) Prepare to administer blood products as prescribed.

Question 2

When palpating the fundus during a contraction, the nurse notes that it feels like a chin. The nurse interprets this finding as indicating which type of contraction?
 
  A) Intense
  B) Strong
  C) Moderate
  D) Mild


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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After placenta inspection, if the patient's uterus has not contracted firmly on its own, the primary care provider may prescribe oxytocin (Pitocin) to help uterine contraction. Intravenous fluids and blood pressure measurement will not encourage uterine contract. It is premature to anticipate the patient needing a blood transfusion at this time.

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A contraction that feels like the chin typically represents a moderate contraction. A contraction described as feeling like the tip of the nose indicates a mild contraction. A strong contraction feels like the forehead.


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