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penguins

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The priority nursing intervention after an amniotomy is to
 
  a. Assess the color of the amniotic fluid.
  b. Change the patient's gown.
  c. Estimate the amount of amniotic fluid.
  d. Assess the fetal heart rate.

Question 2

A maternal indication for the use of vacuum extraction is
 
  a. A wide pelvic outlet
  b. Maternal exhaustion
  c. A history of rapid deliveries
  d. Failure to progress past 0 station


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

D
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A This is important, but not the top priority.
B This is important for patient comfort, but it is not the top priority.
C This is not a top priority for this patient.
D The fetal heart rate must be assessed immediately after the rupture of the
membranes to determine whether cord prolapse or compression has occurred.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A With a wide pelvic outlet, vacuum extraction is not necessary.
B With a mother who is exhausted will be unable to assist with the expulsion of the
fetus.
C With a rapid delivery, vacuum extraction is not necessary.
D A station of 0 is too high for a vacuum extraction.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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