Which statement correctly describes the nurse's responsibility ...

[erika]

Which statement correctly describes the nurse's responsibility related to electronic monitoring?
 
  a. Teach the woman and her support person about the monitoring equipment and
  discuss any questions they have.
  b. Report abnormal findings to the physician before initiating corrective actions.
  c. Inform the support person that the nurse will be responsible for all comfort
  measures when the electronic equipment is in place.
  d. Document the frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions measured by the
  external device.

Question 2

A client in active labor states that she needs to use the bedpan for a bowel movement. The first action of the nurse should be to
 
  a. encourage her to get up to the bathroom
  b. examine the cervix for progress
  c. give her the bedpan
  d. reassure her that this is normal with fetal descent

[LP]

Answer to Question 1

A
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A Teaching is an essential part of the nurse's role.
B Corrective actions should be initiated first in order to correct abnormal findings
as quickly as possible.
C The support person should still be encouraged to assist with the comfort
measures.
D Electronic monitoring will record the contractions and FHR response.

Answer to Question 2

B
The feeling of a need to have a bowel movement frequently is a signal that the mother is ready to deliver. The nurse should check the status of cervical dilation and effacement. The mother should remain in bed at this time. If the mother is given a bedpan before the nurse examines the cervix for progress, the mother might deliver the fetus in the bedpan.

[erika]

Correct answers!

[LP]

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