A patient is experiencing dysfunctional labor, which is ...

[imanialler]

A patient is experiencing dysfunctional labor, which is prolonging the descent of the fetus. Which teaching should the nurse prepare to provide to this patient?
 
  A) Oxytocin therapy
  B) Fluid replacement
  C) Pain management
  D) Increasing activity

Question 2

Which of the following findings on a prenatal visit at 10 weeks might lead the nurse to suspect a hydatidiform mole?
 
  A) Complaint of frequent mild nausea
  B) Blood pressure of 120/84 mm Hg
  C) History of bright red spotting 6 weeks ago
  D) Fundal height measurement of 18 cm

[catron30]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
With a prolonged descent, intravenous oxytocin may be used to induce the uterus to contract effectively. Fluid replacement, pain management, and activity will not cause the fetus to descend quicker.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Findings with a hydatidiform mole may include uterine size larger than expected. Mild nausea would be a normal finding at 10 weeks' gestation. Blood pressure of 120/84 would not be associated with hydatidiform mole and depending on the woman's baseline blood pressure may be within acceptable parameters for her. Bright red spotting might suggest a spontaneous abortion.

[imanialler]

Thank you

[catron30]

Happy to help you