During transport of a newborn, timely intervention of acute deterioration is MOST effectively achieved by:
A) ensuring placement of at least one IV line.
B) reassessing vital signs every 5 to 10 minutes.
C) cardiac monitoring and the use of capnography.
D) ongoing observation and frequent reassessment
Answer: D) ongoing observation and frequent reassessment
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The nurse sees a pattern on the fetal monitor that looks similar to early decelerations, but the deceleration begins near the acme of the contraction and continues well beyond the end of the contraction
Which nursing action indicates the proper evaluation of this situation? a. Continue to monitor these early decelerations, which occur as the fetal head is compressed during a contraction. b. This deceleration pattern is associated with uteroplacental insufficiency, so the nurse acts quickly to improve placental blood flow and fetal oxygen supply. c. This pattern reflects variable decelerations. No interventions are necessary at this time. d. Document this reassuring fetal heart rate pattern but decrease the rate of the intravenous fluid.
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1. Diuretics 2. Antibiotics 3. Antihistamines 4. Anticoagulants 5. Tricyclic antidepressants
To improve the excretion of a drug, the patient should
A. increase fluid intake. B. avoid chewing gum. C. reduce physical activity. D. take laxatives.