A 2-year-old holds his breath until he passes out when he wants ...

[Awilson837]

A 2-year-old holds his breath until he passes out when he wants something his mother does not want him to have. You would base your evaluation of whether these temper tantrums are a form of seizure on the basis that
 
  A) seizures are not provoked; temper tantrums are.
  B) seizures rarely occur in toddlers.
  C) seizures typically occur with fever; temper tantrums do not.
  D) with seizures, cyanosis rarely develops.

Question 2

The nurse expects to administer an oxytocic (e.g., oxytocin Pitocin, methylergonovine Methergine) to a woman after expulsion of her placenta to:
 
  1. relieve pain.
  2. stimulate uterine contraction.
  3. prevent infection.
  4. facilitate rest and relaxation.

[tuwy]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

2
1. Incorrect. Oxytocics are not used to treat pain. They cause the uterus to contract, which in turn decreases blood loss.
2. Correct. Oxytocics stimulate uterine contractions, which decrease blood loss after the third stage of labor.
3. Incorrect. Oxytocics do not prevent infection. They cause the uterus to contract, which in turn decreases blood loss
4. Incorrect. Oxytocics do not facilitate rest and relaxation. They cause the uterus to con-tract, which in turn decreases blood loss.

[Awilson837]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[rleezy04]

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