The perinatal nurse knows that tocolytic agents are most often ...

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The perinatal nurse knows that tocolytic agents are most often used to:
  Select all answers that apply:
 
  A) Prevent maternal infection
  B) Prolong pregnancy as long as possible
  C) Facilitate administration of antenatal corticosteroids
  D) Allow for transport of the woman to a tertiary care facility

Question 2

The nurse completes an initial newborn examination on a baby boy at 90 minutes of age. The baby was born at 40 weeks gestation with no birth trauma.
 
  The nurse's findings include the following parameters: heart rate, 136 beats per minute; respiratory rate, 64 breaths per minute; temperature, 98.2F (36.8C); length, 49.5 cm; and weight, 3500 g. The nurse documents the presence of a heart murmur, absence of bowel sounds, symmetry of ears and eyes, no grunting or nasal flaring, and full range of movement of all extremities. Which assessment would warrant further investigation and require immediate consultation with the baby's health care provider?
  A) Respiratory rate
  B) Presence of a heart murmur
  C) Absent bowel sounds
  D) Weight

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Answer to Question 1

C, D

Answer to Question 2

C