Which of the following orders should the nurse expect for a ...

[CBme]

Which of the following orders should the nurse expect for a client admitted with a threatened abortion?
 
  a. Pad count
  b. Ritodrine IV
  c. NPO
  d. Meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg every 3 hours prn

Question 2

In which of the following situations would a D&C be indicated?
 
  a. Complete abortion at 8 weeks
  b. Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks
  c. Threatened abortion at 6 weeks
  d. Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks

[jaymee143]

Answer to Question 1

A
The woman or nurse should count the number of perineal pads used and the quantity and color of blood on the pads.

Answer to Question 2

D
D&C removes the products of conception from the uterus and can be used safely until the 14th week of gestation. If all the products of conception have been passed (complete abortion) or if the pregnancy is still viable (threatened abortion), a D&C is not performed.

[CBme]

Excellent

[pratush dev]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it