Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor at 20 weeks' gestation. The physician says, Well, ... (Read 126 times)

fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor at 20 weeks' gestation. The physician says, Well, I guess we need to start a drip. While waiting for a specific order, the nurse anticipates the administration of:

A) oxytocin (Pitocin). B) terbutaline (Brethine). C) betamethasone (Celestone). D) prostaglandins ().

Question 2

A new mother who has been doing well with breastfeeding expresses concern to the nurse that she is not producing enough milk for her baby. The nurse's best response would be:

A) For the first few days, you are producing colostrum, which is very high in calories, protein, and immune globulins that will help your baby prevent infection. B) Yes, the baby seems hungry. Maybe you should bottle-feed until your milk comes in. C) Are you allowing the baby to suckle long enough? D) Perhaps you just need some help breastfeeding next time.