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luvbio

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While caring for a laboring woman, the nurse notices a pattern of variable decelerations in fetal heart rate with uterine contractions. What is the nurse's initial action?
 
  a. Stop the oxytocin infusion.
  b. Increase the intravenous flow rate.
  c. Reposition the woman on her side.
  d. Start oxygen via nasal cannula.

Question 2

How should the nurse intervene to relieve perineal bruising and edema following delivery?
 
  a. Place an ice pack on the area for 12 hours.
  b. Place a warm pack on the perineal area for 24 hours.
  c. Administer aspirin to relieve inflammation.
  d. Change the perineal pad frequently.


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blakcmamba

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

ANS: C
Repositioning the woman is the first response to a pattern of variable decelerations. If the decelerations continue, then oxygen should be administered and/or the flow rate of oxygen should be increased.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
An ice pack can be placed on the mother's perineum to reduce bruising and edema for 12 hours followed by a warm pack after the first 12 to 24 hours after delivery.


luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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