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folubunmi

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The provider is admitting a patient to ripen her cervix for induction of labor. The order is for prostaglandin E2. How should the nurse prepare to administer this medication?
 
  A) Rectal
  B) Venous
  C) Oral
  D) Vaginal

Question 2

Prior to induction of labor at 37 weeks' gestation, the provider orders a fetal fibronectin test. What is the purpose of this test?
 
  A) To view the cells of the cervix for changes
  B) Look for amniotic fluid ferning patterns
  C) Determine if a specific protein is present that is associated with readiness
  D) Assess the lung maturity of the fetus before inducing at 37 weeks


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momolu

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

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


folubunmi

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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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