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TVarnum

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A patient in labor is dilated 8 cm. The fetal heart rate suddenly slows and the fetal cord has prolapsed. What should the nurse do first?
 
  A) Turn the patient onto the left side
  B) Place the patient in a kneechest position
  C) Replace the cord with gentle pressure
  D) Cover the exposed cord with a dry, sterile wrap

Question 2

A patient in labor is experiencing extreme dyspnea and the nurse suspects the development of an amniotic fluid embolism. What interventions are priorities for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Call for help
  B) Apply oxygen
  C) Measure vital signs
  D) Assist with cesarean at the bedside
  E) Place the patient in the supine position


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Ksh22

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

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D


TVarnum

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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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