Author Question: In documenting labor experiences, nurses should know that a uterine contraction is described ... (Read 86 times)

Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In documenting labor experiences, nurses should know that a uterine contraction is described according to all of the following characteristics except:

1. frequency (how often contractions occur).
2. intensity (the strength of contraction at its peak).
3. resting tone (tension in the uterine muscle).
4. appearance (shape and height).

Question 2

A newborn is born with hypothyroidism. A complication of this disorder if it is not recognized and treated is

A) blindness.
B) muscle spasticity.
C) dehydration.
D) cognitive impairment.

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

Answer to Question 1

4
1, 2, 3. Incorrect. Uterine contractions are described in terms of frequency, intensity, duration, and resting tone.
4. Correct. Uterine contractions are described in terms of frequency, intensity, duration, and resting tone.

Answer to Question 2

D