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Kikoku

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A client in labor has just experienced the rupture of fetal membranes. If the nurse suspects a prolapsed cord, and asks the LVN/LPN for assistance, the first priority should be to:
 
  A) give oxygen 10 L/min by face mask. B) obtain maternal vital signs. C) start an IV fluid bolus. D) position the mother with knees to chest.

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The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has been told her fetus has erythroblastosis fetalis. The client asks the nurse to explain what that means. The nurse's best response would be:
 
  A) It is a serious anemia that could kill the fetus. B) Your blood is destroying the baby's blood. C) The baby doesn't have enough oxygen-carrying blood cells. D) The baby's blood is destroying your blood cells.


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tofugiraffe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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