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student77

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Self-care instructions for the client being discharged on oral ritodrine include:
 
  a. avoid sexual intercourse.
  b. limit sexual intercourse to once per week.
  c. avoid breast massage.
  d. maintaining strict bedrest.

Question 2

When planning care for the client prescribed terbutaline, the nurse would identify which as a priority:
 
  a. anxiety related to risk for loss of fetus.
  b. nausea related to adverse effects of medication.
  c. constipation related to decreased activity.
  d. risk for fetal injury related to use of uterine stimulant.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C

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Correct a. and c. For the client receiving this uterine relaxant, sexual intercourse and breast massage should be avoided, because of these can stimulate contractions.
Incorrect b. and. d. Sexual intercourse should be avoided and the client needs only modified bedrest, not strict.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this client.
B Incorrect: This is not a common manifestation of terbutaline.
C Incorrect: Although a possible nursing diagnosis, this is not the priority at this time.
D Incorrect: Terbutaline is a uterine relaxant not a uterine stimulant.





 

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