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jc611 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What sign(s) of infection should the nurse assess for after an amniotomy? (Select all that apply.)

a. Oral temperature of 37 C (99.8 F)
b. Increase of fetal heart rate (FHR) from 160 to 174 beats/minute
c. Flecks of vernix in the amniotic fluid
d. Low back pain
e. Edematous labia

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypotonic labor dysfunction. What will the nurse expect when caring for this patient?

a. Elevated uterine resting tone
b. Painful and poorly coordinated contractions
c. Implementation of fluid restriction
d. Use of frequent position changes

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Increase in the FHR above 160 beats/minute frequently precedes a woman's temperature elevation. All the other options are normal findings for late pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A woman with hypotonic labor dysfunction will be encouraged to change position frequently to enhance contractions. With hypotonic labor uterine resting tone is decreased and IV fluids are increased. Painful and poorly coordinated contractions occur with hypertonic labor.