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bobthebuilder

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The nurse monitors the client in labor for signs and symptoms of water intoxication. Which finding indicates that this may be occurring?
 
  a. Hypotension
  b. Rales and wheezes
  c. Slow shallow breathing
  d. Tachycardia

Question 2

The pregnant client expresses a desire to schedule birth during the baby's father's furlough from the Army. The nurse explains that prior to induction of labor, it is essential to determine which condition?
 
  a. Dilated cervix
  b. Fetal lung maturity
  c. Rupture of membranes
  d. Uterine hypertonia



rachel

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Signs and symptoms of water intoxication include headache, blurred vision, behavioral changes, increased blood pressure and respirations, decreased pulse rate, rales, wheezing, and coughing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Reassurance of fetal lung maturity is essential before elective procedures such as induction or cesarean. The cervix must be favorable for dilation but need not be dilated prior to induction. Prior rupture of membranes is not necessary for induction. Uterine hypertonia is a risk factor associated with induction of labor.



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