When teaching the client prescribed bromocriptine mesylate, the ...

[karateprodigy]

When teaching the client prescribed bromocriptine mesylate, the nurse should include which of the following instructions?
 
  a. This will prevent your breasts from being engorged.
  b. It's OK to let your baby suckle intermittently.
  c. If your breasts get full, just take a hot shower to relieve the discomfort.
  d. Rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.

Question 2

When caring for the client prescribed oxytocin for induction of labor, the nurse should:
 
  a. instruct the client that oxytocin can be dangerous to her baby.
  b. initiate fetal monitoring prior to oxytocin induction.
  c. stop the infusion if the fetal heart rate is 150 beats/minute.
  d. prepare to administer the oxytocin intravaginally.

[vickyvicksss]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Engorgement can still occur.
B Incorrect: This will stimulate milk production.
C Incorrect: This will stimulate milk letdown and further milk production.
D Correct: An adverse effect of this drug is hypotension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate response by the nurse.
B Correct: Because of the potential risks induced contractions may present to the fetus, fetal monitoring should be initiated prior to oxytocin administration.
C Incorrect: This is within defined limits for fetal heart rate (120-160 beats/min).
D Incorrect: Oxytocin is administered IV for labor induction.

[karateprodigy]

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[vickyvicksss]

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