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BRWH

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Meconium-stained amniotic fluid when the fetus is in a cephalic position is associated with:
 
  a. Fetal compromise
  b. Imminent delivery
  c. Rapid progression of labor
  d. Immaturity of fetal intestinal function

Question 2

Thirty minutes after delivery, the nurse's assessment of the woman reveals vaginal bleeding, a soft uterus, blood pressure 90/54 mm Hg, and pulse 110 beats/minute. Which complication should be suspected?
 
  a. Supine hypotensive syndrome
  b. Hemorrhage
  c. Medication overdose
  d. Dehydration


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

ANS: A
Passage of meconium during labor suggests possible fetal compromise (distress).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The greatest danger in the first hour after birth is hemorrhage.


BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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