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A patient at 33 weeks' gestation is admitted to the obstetric unit in active labor with symptoms associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). Which action(s) will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Vital signs hourly
  b. Administration of IV pitocin
  c. Administration of magnesium sulfate IV
  d. Fetal stress test
  e. Assessment of deep tendon reflexes

Question 2

What will the nurse include when teaching a postpartum patient about expected adverse effects of Rho(D) immune globulin? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Nausea
  b. Constipation
  c. Fever
  d. Insomnia
  e. Aches
  f. Diarrhea
  g. Anorexia



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
Important nursing assessments and/or interventions include monitoring of vital signs and level of consciousness continuously, continuous fetal monitoring with stress tests and external or internal fetal monitoring, and deep tendon reflexes. IV magnesium sulfate is often prescribed for patients with PIH. Oxytocin increases uterine contractions and is contraindicated in preterm labor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, E
Fever as well as generalized aches and pains is a common adverse effect of treatment with this drug. Nausea, constipation, insomnia, diarrhea, and anorexia are not adverse effects of Rho(D) immune globulin.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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