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littleanan

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A patient in the second stage of labor is expected to delivery within the hour. The epidural is not working and the patient is asking for pain medication. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
 
  A) At the nurses' station call the anesthetist to retry the epidural
  B) Call the doctor and obtain a reduced dose of pain medication
  C) Give the pain medication because it is needed
  D) Encourage the patient through the contractions and explain not giving the pain medication

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a pregnant patient for an epidural to help with labor pain control. What must the nurse do before the patient receives the epidural?
 
  A) Review the patient's medical history and laboratory results
  B) Place the patient in the fetal position
  C) Administer a fluid bolus through the IV line to reduce the risk of hypotension
  D) Prepare a sterile field with the supplies and medications that will be needed


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C.mcnichol98

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

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


littleanan

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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