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Tirant22

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A new admission to the labor and delivery unit asks whether she can have something to eat or drink. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. Certainly. I will order you a light meal.
  b. All women in labor are kept NPO until delivery.
  c. If you drink a lot of liquids, you will not have to have an IV.
  d. Let's check your orders. You may be able to have ice chips and liquids.

Question 2

During labor, a woman's bladder should be assessed at least every 2 hours because:
 
  a. An empty bladder suggests kidney failure.
  b. Bladder fullness indicates adequate hydration.
  c. A full bladder may interfere with labor progress.
  d. The woman may be unable to tell whether the bladder is full.


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

ANS: D
Oral fluids and ice chips may be allowed. Food is limited to reduce the risk of vomiting, which is common in the active and transitional stages of labor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A full bladder may affect contractions and delay the progress of labor.


Tirant22

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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