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ericka1

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of these is considered to be a danger sign that may occur during labor?
 
  a. fetal heart rate between 120 and 160 bpm with no late or variable decelerations
  b. maternal temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
  c. contractions lasting longer than 90 seconds
  d. flecks of vernix in amniotic fluid

Question 2

Which of these observations of a client's IV infusion site would indicate to the nurse that no complications have developed?
 
  a. The site is clean and dry. c. The site is cool and dry.
  b. The site is warm and slightly swollen. d. The site is red and slightly painful.


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C.mcnichol98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
An elevation in the laboring client's temperature may be an indication that a uterine infection is present.

Answer to Question 2

A
Signs of infection of the IV site include redness, warmth, and pain at the insertion site or above.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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