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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A pregnant patient requires induced labor. What should the nurse consider to be the best indicator that induction can be done?
 
  A) Bishop score of 6
  B) L/S ratio of 1.5
  C) Cervical presence of fetal fibronectin
  D) Cervical length of 27 mm

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A patient in labor does not want to have an episiotomy because several friends had wound infections afterward. What can the nurse do to reduce the risk of the patient needing an episiotomy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Provide perineal massage
  B) Push in the side-lying position
  C) Increase the intake of vitamin C
  D) Apply warm compresses to the perineum
  E) Soak in warm water during the early phase of labor


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tashiedavis420

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

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D


olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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