Author Question: The nurse is explaining dysfunctional labor patterns to a group of nursing students. Which of the ... (Read 107 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is explaining dysfunctional labor patterns to a group of nursing students. Which of the following should the nurse include in the list of risk factors for hypotonic labor? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Anxiety and fear
B.
Fetal malpresentation
C.
Maternal obesity
D.
Multiple gestation
E.
Pain medication

Question 2

After a cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, which assessment by the nurse is most critical?

A.
Airway
B.
Circulation
C.
Lochia
D.
Vital signs

hanadaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
Many factors contribute to hypotonic labor, including fetal anomalies, malpresentation, and macrosomia; maternal diabetes and hypertension; multiple gestation; and hydramnios. Anxiety and fear are more likely contributing factors to hypertonic labor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Airway always comes first. The other assessments are important, but nothing takes priority over assessment of the airway.