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xroflmao

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The laboring patient is complaining of tingling and numbness in her fingers and toes, dizziness, and spots before her eyes. The nurse recognizes that these are clinical manifestations of:
 
  1. Hyperventilation.
  2. Seizure auras.
  3. Imminent birth.
  4. Anxiety.

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The nurse is presenting a class on preterm labor, its causes, and treatments to a group of newly pregnant couples.
 
  Which statements regarding preterm labor are true? Note: Credit will be given only of all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Antepartum hemorrhage can cause preterm labor.
  2. Trauma can cause preterm labor.
  3. Infection can cause preterm labor.
  4. Magnesium sulfate is a drug used to stop contractions.
  5. Sedatives and narcotics may be given to stop labor.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: These symptoms all are consistent with hyperventilation.
Rationale 2: Seizure auras do not have these symptoms.
Rationale 3: Imminent birth does not have these symptoms.
Rationale 4: Anxiety does not have these symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Hemorrhage from placenta previa or abruption can cause preterm labor.
2. Trauma to the abdomen or uterus can cause preterm labor.
3. Infections such as urinary tract infections can cause preterm labor.
4. Magnesium sulfate acts as a CNS depressant by decreasing the quantity of acetylcholine released by motor nerve impulses and thereby blocking neuromuscular transmission.




xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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