During labor, oxytocin is always administered __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: intravenously with an infusion pumpDuring labor, oxytocin can only be administered intravenously via an infusion pump to titrate and regulate the dose for safe administration.
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Which of the following ethical dilemma situations during the provision of care would violate the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?
A client with severe anxiety who has been pacing the hall suddenly begins to run, shouting "I'm
going to explode!" over and over. The nurse who has been walking with him should a. run after the client and call out for the client to stop running. b. capture him in a basket hold when he runs back up the hall. c. ask "I'm not sure what you mean. Give me an example.". d. assemble a show of force and state "We will help you regain control.".
Events in the cardiac cycle create recognizable heart sounds. What information should the nurse provide the client about the first heart sound?
A) Produced by the closure of the AV valves when the ventricles contract B) Produced by the closure of the aortic and pulmonary semilunar valves when the ventricles relax C) Produced when ventricular filling creates audible vibrations during the silent diastolic phase D) Produced from turbulent blood flow through the heart's chambers and valves
The nurse observes a distended bladder and no change in urine output in a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter and drainage system. What should the nurse do first?
A. Notify the physician. B. Flush the catheter with sterile saline using a large syringe. C. Change the catheter. D. Assess the catheter tubing for kinks and position it so drainage is maintained by gravity.