The physician has determined the need for forceps. The nurse should explain to the client that the use of forceps is indicated because of which of the following?
1. Her support person is exhausted
2. Premature placental separation
3. To shorten the first stage of labor
4. To prevent fetal distress
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Explanation: 2. Fetal conditions indicating the need for forceps include premature placental separation, prolapsed umbilical cord, and nonreassuring fetal status.
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1. Encouraging him to join a support group. 2. Referring him to a marriage counselor. 3. Hormone therapy. 4. Antidepressant medications.
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The client is being treated with Lanoxin and complains to the nurse of experiencing blurred vision. The highest priority nursing intervention is to recognize that this:
a. is an expected side effect of the medication; notify the physician. b. is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication. c. is an adverse reaction to the medication; notify the physician. d. indicates an error in mixing the medication; notify the pharmacist.
State three functions of the urinary system.
What will be an ideal response?