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nelaaney

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The pediatric nurse takes a comprehensive health history on a 10-year-old patient and asks the parents about their use of herbal products or home remedies.
 
  The nurse knows that these products can create concerns for the management of patient care, including:
  A) aloe vera can affect clotting time by decreasing platelets.
  B) bilberry can cause hypersensitivity in patients with allergies to plants.
  C) echinacea is contraindicated for patients with autoimmune disorders.
  D) fennel is contraindicated in patients with diabetes, hypertension, or liver disease.

Question 2

Tanya, a 30-year old woman is being prepared for an elective Cesarean birth. The perinatal nurse assists the anesthesiologist with the spinal block and then positions Tanya in a supine position.
 
  Tanya's blood pressure drops to 90/52 and there is a decrease in the fetal heart rate to 110 bpm. The perinatal nurse's best response is to:
  A) Place a wedge under Tanya's left hip
  B) Discontinue Laura's intravenous administration
  C) Have naloxone (Narcan) ready for administration
  D) Have epinephrine ready for administration



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robbielu01

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


skipfourms123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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