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dmcintosh

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A woman who is admitted to labor and delivery at 30 weeks gestation, is 1 cm dilated, and is contracting q 5 minutes. She is receiving magnesium sulfate IV piggyback. Which of the following maternal vital signs is most important for the nurse to assess ea
 
  A) Temperature
  B) Pulse
  C) Respiratory rate
  D) Blood pressure

Question 2

A labor nurse is caring for a patient, 39 weeks gestation, who has been diagnosed with placenta previa. Which of the following physician orders should the nurse question?
 
  A) Type and cross match her blood.
  B) Insert an internal fetal monitor electrode.
  C) Administer an oral stool softener.
  D) Assess her complete blood count.


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

C
Respiratory rate

Answer to Question 2

B
Insert an internal fetal monitor electrode.


dmcintosh

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
No problemo


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