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Deast7027

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client is scheduled for an epidural anesthetic as she delivers. What will be the highest priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Administer 1 L of an isotonic IV solution and encourage use of a bedpan after spinal anesthesia.
  b. Administer 500 mL of a hypotonic IV solution and assess the level of consciousness because the patient is sedated.
  c. Administer 500 mL of a hypertonic IV solution and assess fetal heart rate and progress of labor as per pregnancy protocol.
  d. Administer 1 L of hypotonic IV solution and allow the client to ambulate during the spinal anesthesia.

Question 2

What would be a positive outcome of administration of oxytocin (Pitocin) 10 units (intramuscularly) after the third stage of labor?
 
  a. Relaxation of the uterus
  b. Relief of afterbirth discomfort
  c. Suppression of lactation
  d. Prevention of uterine atony


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JCABRERA33

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

ANS: A
This prevents maternal hypotension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Oxytocin tones the uterus after delivery to decrease blood loss.


Deast7027

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

scikid

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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