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viki

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A client's fundal height has increased 4 centimeters since her last prenatal exam 1 month ago. The nurse should recognize that this measurement indicates:
 
  a. excessive amniotic fluid
  b. fetal growth retardation
  c. need for further examination because of the possibility of twins
  d. normal fetal growth

Question 2

A client has a prescription for an ice bag to be applied to a sprained ankle. The nurse would return to remove the ice bag in:
 
  a. 10 minutes c. 45 minutes
  b. 20 minutes d. 1 hour


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

D
Visit-to-visit evaluation of fundal height provides a general pattern of fetal growth. At 20 weeks' gestation, the fundal height should be generally 20 cm and 25 cm at 25 weeks.

Answer to Question 2

B
Cold therapy is used to decrease blood flow to an area by promoting vasoconstriction and increasing blood viscosity. If the client can tolerate the cold, leave the cold application in place for approximately 20 minutes.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 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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