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cmoore54

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Major perineal trauma (extension to or through the anal sphincter) is more likely to occur if what type of episiotomy is performed?
 
  1. Mediolateral
  2. Episiorrhaphy
  3. Midline
  4. Medical

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Two hours ago, a patient at 39 weeks' gestation was 3 cm dilated, 40 effaced, and +1 station. Frequency of contractions was every 5 minutes with duration 40 seconds and intensity 50 mmHg.
 
  The current assessment is 4 cm dilated, 40 effaced, and +1 station. Frequency of contractions is now every 3 minutes with 4050 seconds' duration and intensity of 40 mmHg. The priority intervention would be: 1. Beginning oxytocin after assessing for CPD.
  2. Giving terbutaline to stop the preterm labor.
  3. Starting oxygen at 8 L/min.
  4. Having the anesthesiologist give the patient an epidural.


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fatboyy09

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

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Explanation: 3. Major perineal trauma is more likely to occur if a midline episiotomy is performed. The major disadvantage is that a tear of the midline incision may extend through the anal sphincter and rectum.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The patient is having hypertonic contractions. The presence of CPD can prolong labor, so it is important to rule this out. Oxytocin (Pitocin) can create a more productive labor pattern by strengthening the contractions.
Rationale 2: Terbutaline would not be recommended. The contraction pattern is incoordinate, but the contractions need to be enhanced, not stopped.
Rationale 3: Oxygen will not hurt, but it is not the priority.
Rationale 4: An epidural will not change the incoordinate contraction pattern.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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