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amal

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The labor nurse is providing care to a multigravida with moderate to strong contractions every 2 to 3 minutes, duration 45 to 60 seconds. On admission, her cervical assessment was 5 cm, 80, and -2. An epidural was administered shortly thereafter.
 
  Two hours after admission, her contraction pattern remains the same and her cervical assessment is 5 cm, 90, and -2. What is the nurse's next action?
 
  a. Palpate the patient's bladder for fullness.
  b. Contact the health care provider for a prescription to augment the labor.
  c. Obtain an order for an internal pressure catheter.
  d. Reassure the patient that she is making adequate progress.

Question 2

Which assessment finding in the postpartum client following a uterine inversion indicates normovolemia?
 
  a. Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg
  b. Urine output >30 mL/hr
  c. Rebound skin turgor <5 seconds
  d. Pulse rate <120 beats>


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

ANS: A
The fetal presenting part is expected to descend at a minimal rate of 1 cm/hr in the nullipara and 2 cm/hr in the parous woman. Despite an active labor pattern, cervical dilation and descent have not occurred for 2 hours. The nurse must consider the possibility of an obstruction. During labor, a full bladder is a common soft tissue obstruction. Bladder distention reduces available space in the pelvis and intensifies maternal discomfort. The woman should be assessed for bladder distention regularly and encouraged to void every 1 to 2 hours. Catheterization may be needed if she cannot urinate or if epidural analgesia depresses her urge to void. Even with a catheter, the nurse must assess for flow of urine and a distended bladder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In the presence of normal volume, urinary output will be equal to or greater than 30 mL/hr; blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg, rebound skin turgor <5 seconds, and pulse rate <120 beats>


amal

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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