Author Question: A woman who is gravida iii para ii enters the intrapartum unit. The most important nursing ... (Read 64 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A woman who is gravida iii para ii enters the intrapartum unit. The most important nursing assessments are:

a. contraction pattern, amount of discomfort, and pregnancy history.
b. fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and the woman's nearness to birth.
c. identification of ruptured membranes, the woman's gravida and para, and her support person.
d. last food intake, when labor began, and cultural practices the couple desires.

Question 2

A newborn is suspected of having persistent pulmonary hypertension. The nurse would expect to prepare the newborn for which of the following to confirm the suspicion?

A) Chest x-ray
B) Blood cultures
C) Echocardiogram
D) Stool for occult blood

blfontai · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
All options describe relevant intrapartum nursing assessments, but the focus assessment has priority. If the maternal and fetal conditions are normal and birth is not imminent, other assessments can be performed in a less hurried manner.

Answer to Question 2

C