The physician obtains a fetal blood sample, and the nurse sends it off for what type of analysis?
A) pH and base deficit B) pH and oxygen saturation C) base deficit and carbon dioxide level D) serum oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
Question 2
The nurse is concerned when which of the following occurs during the third stage of labor?
A) The amniotic sac remains attached to the placenta after the placenta is delivered. B) There is a sudden gush of bright red blood, and the uterus appears rounded C) The uterus continues to have contractions after the baby is delivered. D) The placenta has not delivered in the 30 minutes since the baby was delivered.