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Chelseaamend

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A client received an epidural anesthesia during the first stage of her labor. The epidural is discontinued immediately after delivery. The nurse should be prepared to assess the client for which of the following during the fourth stage of labor?
 
  A. Nausea
   B. Bladder distention
   C. Uterine atony
   D. Hypertension

Question 2

A primigravida who is dilated to 5 cm has just received an epidural for pain. She complains of feeling lightheaded and dizzy within ten minutes after the procedure. Her blood pressure before the procedure was 120/80 and is now 80/52 .
 
  A bolus of IV fluids she has been given. Which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer to increase her blood pressure? A. Epinephrine Injection, USP 1:10,000 (0.1 mg/mL)
   B. Terbutaline (Bricanyl)
   C. Ephedrine (Ephedra)
   D. Diphenhydramine (Benoject)


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Anna

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Chelseaamend

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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