Which assessment finding would cause a concern for a client who ...

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Which assessment finding would cause a concern for a client who had delivered vaginally?
 
  a. Estimated blood loss (EBL) of 500 mL during the birth process
  b. White blood cell count of 28,000 mm3 postbirth
  c. Client complains of fingers tingling
  d. Client complains of thirst

Question 2

Which clinical findings would be considered to be normal for a preterm fetus during the labor period?
 
  a. Baseline tachycardia
  b. Baseline bradycardia
  c. Fetal anemia
  d. Acidosis

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A client's complaint of fingers tingling may represent respiratory alkalosis due to hyperventilation breathing patterns during labor. As such it requires intervention by the nurse to have the client slow breathing down and restore normal carbon dioxide levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Because the nervous system is immature, it is expected that the preterm fetus will have a baseline tachycardia because of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Baseline bradycardia, fetal anemia, and acidosis would indicate abnormal findings and fetal compromise.