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tingc95

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Immediately before starting an IV infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin), the nurse assesses which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Client's blood pressure
  B) Fetal heart rate
  C) Client's blood glucose
  D) Client's temperature
  E) Client's respiratory rate

Question 2

A nurse understands that methylergonovine (Methergine) should not be administered to which client because excessive vasoconstriction may result? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Client who is a heavy smoker
  B) Client taking a diuretic
  C) Client receiving insulin
  D) Client taking an antihypertensive
  E) Client taking a vasopressor


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
Immediately before starting an IV infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin), the nurse assesses the fetal heart rate and the client's blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, E
Feedback:
When methylergonovine (Methergine) is administered concurrently with vasopressors or to clients who are heavy smokers, excessive vasoconstriction may result.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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