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tfester

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A client asks the nurse, What can I do to avoid an episiotomy during birth? Which responses should the nurse give? (Select all that apply).
 
  a. Using the lithotomy position during pushing may be beneficial.
  b. Using prolonged breath-holding when pushing may help stretch the tissue.
  c. Beginning at 36 weeks, a daily 10-minute perineal massage may help stretch the tissue.
  d. Using an open glottis technique when pushing can promote gradual perineal stretching.
  e. Delaying pushing until the urge is felt can gradually distend the soft tissues of the pelvic floor.

Question 2

A client is scheduled for an external cephalic version (ECV). Which should the nurse prepare to implement? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Initiation of an intravenous (IV) line
  b. Obtaining a baseline fetal monitoring pattern
  c. Administration of an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion as prescribed
  d. Planning to observe the client and fetus for 1 hour after the procedure
  e. Administration of an Rh immunoglobulin after the procedure to Rh-positive clients



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
Daily perineal massage and stretching by the woman from 36 weeks until birth has been shown to reduce the risk for perineal trauma during birth. Pushing with an open glottis technique rather than prolonged breath-holding when pushing promotes gradual perineal stretching. Delaying pushing until the urge is felt gradually distends the soft tissues of the pelvic floor. An upright position while pushing promotes gradual stretching of the woman's perineum, not the lithotomy position.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Preparation for an ECV includes starting an IV line for possible drug administration or fluid resuscitation if the FHR is not reassuring, fetal monitoring to obtain baseline values, and observing the client and fetus for 1 hour after the procedure. The nurse administers a tocolytic drug such as terbutaline not an oxytocin. Rh immunoglobulin is given only if the client is Rh-negative.




tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!


vickybb89

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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