You have been called to the side of a confused geriatric patient complaining of abdominal pain. Before palpating the patient's abdomen, you would first:
A) explain to family members why you are feeling the patient's abdomen.
B) find out if the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.
C) inform the patient that you will be pressing on her abdomen.
D) determine if the patient has a history of respiratory disease.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a method of encouraging tocolysis?
A) Administration of magnesium sulfate
B) Administration of a beta agonist
C) Fluid administration
D) Administration of oxytocin