J.T. says, "How in the world is the ice supposed to keep my hand cold with this big bandage
on it?" How will the nurse reply?
What will be an ideal response?
• The hand isn't supposed to be cold; it should be kept cool.
• Enough of the cold will get through the dressing if J.T. keeps ice on the dressing for alternating
intervals of 20 to 30 minutes on, then 20 to 30 minutes off.
• The ice, elevation, compression of the dressing, and medication will all help keep the swelling
down.
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A woman has been having contractions since 4 a.m. At 8 a.m., her cervix is dilated to 5 cm. Contractions are frequent, and mild to moderate in intensity. Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) has been ruled out
After giving the mother some sedation so she can rest, the nurse would anticipate preparing for: 1. Oxytocin induction of labor. 2. Amnioinfusion. 3. Increased intravenous infusion. 4. Cesarean section.
Calculate the amount to administer: ________. Ordered: Epinephrine 0.2 mg subcut nowOn hand: Epinephrine 1:1,000 solution
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which congenital malformations result from multifactorial inheritance (Select all that apply)?
a. Cleft lip b. Congenital heart disease c. Cri du chat syndrome d. Anencephaly e. Pyloric stenosis