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tiara099

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A client has preeclampsia. She is 36 weeks pregnant, and comes to the high-risk screening center for a contraction stress test. The nurse should explain to the client that the contraction stress test is being done to determine:
 
  A. What effect her hypertension has had on the fetus.
   B. If the fetus will be able to tolerate labor.
   C. If fetal movement increases with contractions.
   D. What effect contractions will have on her blood pressure.

Question 2

A woman is experiencing preterm labor. The client asks why she is on betamethasone (Celestone). The best response by the nurse would be, This medication:
 
  A. Will halt the labor process, until the baby is more mature.
   B. Will relax the smooth muscles in the infant's lungs so the baby can breathe.
   C. Is effective in stimulating lung development in the preterm infant.
   D. Is an antibiotic that will treat your urinary tract infection, which caused preterm labor.


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babybsemail

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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