Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Improving uterine blood flow to increase fetal oxygenation is the top priority when fetal bradycardia is present. Left lateral position increases uterine blood flow.
Rationale 2: If a cesarean is needed, a Foley catheter will be needed. But at this time, this is a low priority.
Rationale 3: The decision to go to cesarean birth is a medical decision. The nurse may not make medical decisions.
Rationale 4: Increasing IV fluids will facilitate uterine blood flow and fetal oxygenation if the patient is hypotensive. Decreasing the IV rate will not improve fetal heart tones.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Artificial rupture of membranes is contraindicated with a transverse lie because of the high risk for prolapsed cord.
Rationale 2: An internal fetal scalp electrode cannot be applied until membranes have ruptured. Artificial rupture of membranes is contraindicated with a transverse lie because of the high risk for prolapsed cord.
Rationale 3: The fetus is at risk for hypoxia secondary to prolapsed cord if the membranes rupture. The maternal blood pressure is less important than getting the cesarean under way.
Rationale 4: This is the highest priority because of the transverse lie and the risk of fetal hypoxia secondary to prolapsed cord if the membranes rupture.
Teaching patient discharge instructions
Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: extension.
Lymphocytes Migrating through Membranes