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moongchi

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is assessing a patient in active labor and notes a small mass above the symphysis pubis that is round, distended, and nontender. What intervention should the nurse take next?
 
  A) Check the chart for the last void
  B) Notify the physician of the mass
  C) Ask the patient if the mass has always been present
  D) Assume this is part of the uterus

Question 2

During the active phase of labor, how often should the nurse evaluate the labor pattern?
 
  A) Every 10 minutes
  B) Every 15 minutes
  C) Every 30 minutes
  D) Every hour


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ilianabrrr

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

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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