The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed to have labor induced with oxytocin. Which assessments must be completed by the nurse before initiating the oxytocin infusion? Select all that apply.
A. Record the fetal heart rate for 15 minutes.
B. Obtain the client's pain level.
C. Explain to the client that she should expect to be nauseated.
D. Determine the client's hydration status.
E. Apply the tocodynamometer and observe for any contractions.
Answer: E
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A) 12 B) 20 C) 24 D) 30
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with a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. What is important to include in the teaching? a. Take the medication with meals to avoid gastrointestinal distress. b. Give daytime doses close together for maximal therapeutic effect. c. Take the medication 30 minutes before eating to improve swallowing and chewing. d. Take the medication only if difficulty swallowing occurs during a meal.
During an assessment to determine whether a client has a "good sleep" pattern, the nurse should be aware of a behaviorally defined assessment that includes which of the following?
1. Observation of alertness during sedentary, repetitive activities 2. Noting the ability to fall asleep within 1 hour 3. Noting the final awakening at the habitual sleeping time 4. Videotaping movement during sleep