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MGLQZ

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Uncontrolled maternal hyperventilation during labor results in which of the following conditions?
 
  a. Respiratory acidosis
  b. Metabolic acidosis
  c. Respiratory alkalosis
  d. Metabolic alkalosis

Question 2

A nurse is assessing the fontanels of a crying newborn and notes that the posterior fontanel pulsates and briefly bulges. What do these findings indicate?
 
  A) Increased intracranial pressure
  B) Overhydration
  C) Dehydration
  D) These are normal findings.


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AngeliqueG

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Rapid, deep respirations cause the laboring woman to lose carbon dioxide through exhalation, resulting in respiratory alkalosis.

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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