Following an ultrasound which revealed decreased amniotic fluid, a woman at term is admitted in early labor. It should be recognized that oligohydramnios often results in fetal heart rate decelerations that are
A. Late in onset or occur after the peak of the contraction
B. Synchronous with that of the contraction
C. Varied in depth and duration
Answer: C. Varied in depth and duration
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The nurse wants to assess the oxygen level in the patient's blood. She decides to use the pulse oximeter. The best way to apply this to this patient would be with a(n): a. finger probe. b. earlobe sensor. c. forehead sensor. d. toe sensor.
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1. Multipara at 3 cm, fetus in longitudinal lie 2. Primipara at 7 cm, fetus in military attitude 3. Multipara at 6 cm, fetus at ?2 station, mild contractions 4. Primipara at 5 cm, fetal presenting part is right shoulder 5. Primipara at 4 cm, fetus with macrocephaly due to hydrocephalus
The client has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for the short-term management of insomnia. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
1. For best results, take the medication just prior to bedtime. 2. Take the medication at dinnertime to avoid gastric upset. 3. Do not take the medication with any liquid that contains calcium. 4. Drink an entire glass of water with the dose to avoid kidney stones.