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joblessjake

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A nurse is caring for four patients on the labor and delivery unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
 
  A) Check the contraction frequency of a multigravida in active labor.
  B) Assess the vaginal blood loss of a primigravida who is 4 hours postpartum.
  C) Assess the patellar reflexes of a patient with eclampsia.
  D) Check the fetal heart rate of a patient who ruptured membranes 4 hours ago.

Question 2

A patient who is in the active phase of labor falls asleep after a contraction. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform immediately before the next contraction is to begin?
 
  A) Awaken the woman and remind her to breathe.
  B) Turn on the lights in the room.
  C) Assess her patellar reflexes.
  D) Perform a vaginal exam and check cervical dilation.


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ryansturges

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

C
Assess the patellar reflexes of a patient with eclampsia.

Answer to Question 2

A
Awaken the woman and remind her to breathe.


joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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