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pepyto

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The nurse coaches the primigravida not to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated. What may premature bearing down cause?
 
  a. Increased use of oxygen
  b. Cervical laceration
  c. Uterine rupture
  d. Compression of the cord

Question 2

A woman in labor will receive general anesthesia prior to cesarean section. The nurse reminds the patient that food and fluids need to be restricted for several hours prior to delivery. What will this prevent?
 
  a. Nausea and vomiting
  b. Vomiting and aspiration
  c. Abdominal cramping
  d. Intestinal obstruction



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Madisongo23

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Bearing down against a cervix that is not dilated can cause edema and laceration to the cervix.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The major adverse effect of general anesthesia is aspiration of stomach contents.




pepyto

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


dantucker

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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