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geoffrey

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A pulsating structure is felt during a vaginal examination of a woman in labor. How would the nurse position the woman to prevent compression of a prolapsed cord?
 
  a. On her right side with knees flexed
  b. On her left side with a pillow placed between her legs
  c. On her back with her head lower than the rest of her body
  d. Supine with her legs elevated and bent at the knee

Question 2

The nurse is administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a pregnant woman to prevent preterm labor. The nurse would assess for which adverse effect?
 
  a. Maternal tachycardia
  b. Maternal hypertension
  c. Fetal bradycardia
  d. Fetal hypokalemia


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frejo

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

ANS: C
The Trendelenburg (head down) position displaces the fetus upward to stop compression of the prolapsed cord.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Maternal tachycardia is the common negative side effect of terbutaline, which should be corrected with a dose of propranolol.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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