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bobthebuilder

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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


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ricroger

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Perform a vaginal exam.

Answer to Question 2

A
Prolapsed umbilical cord


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

AISCAMPING

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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