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charchew

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Massage and putting the infant to the breast of a postpartum patient have been ineffective in controlling a boggy uterus. What will the nurse anticipate might be ordered by the physician?
 
  a. Ritodrine
  b. Magnesium sulfate
  c. Oxytocin
  d. Bromocriptine

Question 2

A woman had a vaginal delivery two days ago and is preparing for discharge. What will the nurse plan to teach the woman to report to help prevent postpartum complications?
 
  a. Fever
  b. Change in lochia from red to white
  c. Contractions
  d. Fatigue and irritability


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gasdhashg

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

ANS: C
Oxytocin (Pitocin) is the most common drug ordered to control uterine atony.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Increased temperature is a sign of infection. The other choices are normal in the postpartum period.


charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

blakcmamba

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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