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Capo

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A patient at 36 weeks' gestation is reporting continuous, heavy vaginal discharge and pelvic pressure. A nitrazine test confirms PROM with no sign of infection. After being admitted which intervention will the nurse most likely perform?
 
  A) Administer 48 hours of antibiotics IV followed by five days PO
  B) Perform daily pelvic examinations to monitor her progress
  C) Administer IM corticosteroids to promote fetal lung maturation
  D) Administer oxytocin to induce labor

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A patient at 22 weeks' gestation has advanced cervical dilatation to 5 cm, cervical insufficiency, and a visible amniotic sac at the cervical opening. What is the primary goal for this patient at this point?
 
  A) Deliver vaginally
  B) Prepare for emergent cerclage
  C) Notification of social support for loss of pregnancy
  D) Education on causes of cervical insufficiency for the future


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ergserg

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

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B


Capo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

kswal303

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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