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leilurhhh

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on: Jun 28, 2018
When assisting with an amniotomy, the nurse's first responsibility after the procedure is to check the:
 
  a. Maternal pulse
  b. Maternal blood pressure
  c. Fetal heart rate
  d. Fetal kick count

Question 2

The nurse is assisting with a breech delivery. What is the priority assessment?
 
  a. Fetal hip dislocations
  b. Cord prolapse
  c. Uterine rupture
  d. Fetal spinal injuries


yuyiding

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

ANS: C
Because of the risk of cord prolapse when membranes rupture, the fetal heart tones should always be checked immediately after amniotomy and again 15 minutes later.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Complications of a breech delivery include postpartum hemorrhage, cord prolapse, and fetal hypoxia.


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