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A labor dysfunction due to decreased uterine muscle tone occurs in a patient who is dilated to 5 cm with membranes intact. What action by the physician will the nurse anticipate?
 
  a. Perform an amniotomy.
  b. Initiate tocolytic drugs.
  c. Order a sedative for the patient.
  d. Plan to do an emergency cesarean section.

Question 2

An infant is delivered with the use of forceps. What should the nurse assess for in the newborn?
 
  a. Loss of hair from contact with forceps
  b. Sacral hematoma
  c. Facial asymmetry
  d. Shoulder dislocation


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

ANS: A
Medical treatment for hypotonic labor dysfunction includes an amniotomy as the first remedy if the membranes are intact.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Pressure from forceps may injure the infant's facial nerve, which is evidenced by facial asymmetry.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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