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karateprodigy

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Immediately following the forceps-assisted birth of an infant, the nurse should:
 
  a. Assess the infant for signs of trauma.
  b. Give the infant prophylactic antibiotics.
  c. Apply a cold pack to the infant's scalp.
  d. Measure the circumference of the infant's head.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old girl who is undergoing a stem-cell transplant. Which of the following is a posttransplant intervention?
 
  A) Assessing for petechiae, purpura, bruising, or bleeding
  B) Limiting blood draws to the minimum volume required
  C) Administering antiemetics around the clock as ordered
  D) Monitoring for severe diarrhea and maculopapular rash


Jmfn03

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

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Forceps delivery can result in local irritation, bruising, or lacerations of the fetal scalp.
Prophylactic antibiotics are not necessary with a forceps delivery.
This would put the infant at risk for cold stress and would be contraindicated.
Measuring the circumference of the head is part of the initial nursing assessment.

Answer to Question 2

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