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xclash

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A pregnant woman who thinks she is in labor asks the nurse how they will determine whether her membranes have ruptured. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
 
  a. Nitrazine paper will turn blue in the presence of amniotic fluid.
  b. Amniotic fluid is yellow and has a different consistency than urine.
  c. Litmus paper will turn blue in the presence of amniotic fluid.
  d. Amniotic fluid has a distinct odor that we will assess.

Question 2

The patient is experiencing uterine contractions lasting approximately 100 seconds each. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Notify the charge nurse.
  b. Turn the patient onto her right side.
  c. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula to the patient.
  d. Help the patient go for a brief walk.


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

ANS: A
Amniotic fluid is slightly alkaline and when placed on Nitrazine paper, will turn the paper blue. Presence of amniotic fluid is not tested by consistency or odor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Uterine contractions lasting more than 90 seconds can decrease uteroplacental blood flow to the fetus, possibly causing fetal distress or hypoxia. The abnormal finding should be reported to the charge nurse.


xclash

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

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:D TYSM

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