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Themember4 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What order should the nurse expect for a patient admitted with a threatened abortion?

a. Bed rest
b. Ritodrine IV
c. NPO
d. Narcotic analgesia every 3 hours, prn

Question 2

What should the nurse consider when having consent forms signed for surgery and procedures on children?

a. Only a parent or legal guardian can give consent.
b. The person giving consent must be at least 18 years old.
c. The risks and benefits of a procedure are part of the consent process.
d. A mental age of 7 years or older is required for a consent to be considered
informed.

ultraflyy23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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A Decreasing the woman's activity level may alleviate the bleeding and allow the
pregnancy to continue.
B Ritodrine is not the first drug of choice for tocolytic medications.
C There is no reason for having the woman NPO. At times dehydration may
produce contractions, so hydration is important.
D Narcotic analgesia will not decrease the contractions. It may mask the severity of
the contractions.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A In special circumstances, such as emancipated minors, the consent can be given
by someone younger than 18 years without the parent or legal guardian.
B In special circumstances, such as emancipated minors, the consent can be given
by someone younger than 18 years without the parent or legal guardian.
C The informed consent must include the nature of the procedure, benefits and
risks, and alternatives to the procedure.
D A mental age of 7 years is too young for consent to be informed.