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armygirl

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Doppler flow studies (umbilical velocimetry) help to assess which of the following?
 
  1. Placental function and sufficiency
  2. Fetal heart rate
  3. Fetal growth and fluid levels
  4. Maturity of the fetal lungs

Question 2

A woman is being treated for preterm labor with magnesium sulfate. The nurse is concerned that the client is experiencing early drug toxicity. What assessment finding by the nurse indicates early magnesium sulfate toxicity?
 
  1. Patellar reflexes weak or absent
  2. Increased appetite
  3. Respiratory rate of 16
  4. Fetal heart rate of 120



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Doppler flow studies (umbilical velocimetry) help to assess placental function and sufficiency. Uteroplacental insufficiency is a risk for a woman with preeclampsia. If fetal growth restriction is present, Doppler velocimetry of the umbilical artery is useful for fetal surveillance.

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Explanation: 1. Early signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity are related to a decrease in deep tendon reflexes.




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

 

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