Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to the labor client who is delivering a premature infant?

a. Phytonadione (AquaMEPHYTON)
b. Betamethasone
c. Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
d. Newborn eye prophylaxis


b. Betamethasone 

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A. Platelet count has decreased from 80,000 to 50,000. B. Segmented neutrophils outnumber the band neutrophils. C. Serum potassium level has increased from 3.5 to 4.5 mEq/L D. Red blood cell count has increased from 2.2 million to 3.0 million.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The nurses on the unit wish to provide the optimal palliative care for this patient. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate?

a. Change the subject when the child begins to talk about their impending death b. Pressure the child to discuss the illness c. Reassure the child that death will not hurt d. Do not tell the child it is okay to die

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