During the latent phase of labor, when should the nurse assess ...

[dejastew]

During the latent phase of labor, when should the nurse assess the fetal heart pattern of a low-risk woman? Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and no incorrect choices. Select all that apply.
 
  1. After a vaginal exam
  2. Before administration of analgesics
  3. Periodically at the end of a contraction
  4. Every 10 minutes
  5. Before ambulating

Question 2

The nurse is demonstrating to a patient the proper steps for breastfeeding a newborn. Put these steps in the logical order that would assist the patient in placing the newborn to her breast.
 
  Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. 1. Tickle the newborn's lips with the nipple.
  2. Allow the newborn to latch on to the nipple.
  3. The newborn opens her mouth wide.
  4. Have the newborn face the mother tummy to tummy.
  5. Position the newborn so the nose is at the level of the nipple.

[jamesnevil303]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The fetal heart rate should be assessed after all vaginal exams.
Rationale 2: The fetal heart rate should be assessed before administration of any analgesics.
Rationale 3: The fetal heart rate should be assessed after contractions.
Rationale 4: During the latent phase, the fetal heart rate should be assessed each hour in a low-risk labor patient.
Rationale 5: Before the woman gets up to ambulate, the fetal heart rate should be assessed.

Answer to Question 2

3,5,4,2,1
Rationale 1: This provides stimulation, and the baby can smell the milk.
Rationale 2: The mother holds the baby to the breast for feeding.
Rationale 3: If hungry, the newborn opens her mouth.
Rationale 4: The baby needs to face the mother.
Rationale 5: Positioning the baby's nose at nipple level enhances latching on.

[dejastew]

TYSM

[ebonylittles]

Great answer, keep it coming