Author Question: A nurse is caring for a patient in the active phase of labor. The woman's BOW spontaneously ... (Read 87 times)

asan beg · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse is caring for a patient in the active phase of labor. The woman's BOW spontaneously ruptures. Suddenly the woman complains of dyspnea and appears restless and cyanotic. Ad-ditionally, she becomes hypotensive and tachycardic.

The nurse immediately suspects the presence of ___________________ _. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Concerning nutrition needs during lactation, a maternity nurse should be aware that:

1. intake of vitamin C, zinc, and protein can now be lower than in pregnancy.
2. caffeine consumed by the mother accumulates in the infant, and so the infant may be unusually active and wakeful.
3. critical iron and folic acid levels must be maintained.
4. lactating women can go back to their prepregnant calorie intake.

Amiracle · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

an amniotic fluid embolism

Answer to Question 2

2
1. Incorrect. Vitamin C, zinc, and protein levels need to be moderately higher during lacta-tion than during pregnancy.
2. Correct. A lactating woman needs to avoid too much caffeine.
3. Incorrect. The recommendations for iron and folic acid are somewhat lower during lacta-tion.
4. Incorrect. Lactating women should consume about 500 kcal more than their prepregnancy intake, at least 1800 kcal daily overall.