This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: You are in the process of admitted a multiparous woman to labor and delivery from the triage area. ... (Read 68 times)

bobthebuilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Jun 28, 2018
You are in the process of admitted a multiparous woman to labor and delivery from the triage area.
 
  One hour ago her vaginal exam was 4/70/0. While completing your review of her prenatal record and completing the admission questionnaire, she tells you she has an urge to have a bowel movement and feels like pushing. Your priority nursing intervention is to:
  A) Reassure the patient and rapidly complete the admission.
  B) Assist your patient to the bathroom to have a bowel movement.
  C) Assess the fetal heart rate and uterine contractions.
  D) Perform a vaginal exam.

Question 2

The perinatal nurse notes a rapid decrease in the fetal heart rate that does not recover immediately following an amniotomy. The most likely cause of this obstetrical emergency is:
 
  A) Prolapsed umbilical cord
  B) Vasa previa
  C) Oligohydramnios
  D) Placental abruption


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ricroger

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 352
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Perform a vaginal exam.

Answer to Question 2

A
Prolapsed umbilical cord


bobthebuilder

  • Member
  • Posts: 567
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

Viet Thy

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

The patient is undergoing an allergy skin test by receiving subdermal inoculations of allergens. Inf The patient is undergoing an allergy skin test by receiving subdermal inoculations of allergens. Inf
Small nuclear RNAs (snRNA), 100-200 bp in length, form part of the splicing mechanisms to process mR Small nuclear RNAs (snRNA), 100-200 bp in length, form part of the splicing mechanisms to process mR
Nomogram for determining Body Surface Area (BSA). Nomogram for determining Body Surface Area (BSA).
Find the lateral area, total surface area, and volume of the frustum Find the lateral area, total surface area, and volume of the frustum
Macrophage caught in the process of engulfing tuberculosis bacteria. Macrophage caught in the process of engulfing tuberculosis bacteria.
Video: Sickle Cell Anemia

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library