For which patient should the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion be discontinued immediately?
a. A woman in active labor with contractions every 31 minutes lasting 60 seconds
each
b. A woman in transition with contractions every 2 minutes lasting 90 seconds each
c. A woman in active labor with contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 70 to 80
seconds each
d. A woman in early labor with contractions every 5 minutes lasting 40 seconds each
B
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A Oxytocin may assist this woman's contractions to become closer and more
efficient.
B This woman's contraction pattern represents hyperstimulation, and inadequate
resting time occurs between contractions to allow placental perfusion.
C There is an appropriate resting period between this woman's contractions.
D There is an appropriate resting period between this woman's contractions for her
stage of labor.
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a. Increases muscle endurance b. Reduces the risk of muscle injury c. Increases the strength and the bulk of muscles d. Is not part of a usual exercise program
When teaching the diabetic who is taking insulin, the nurse emphasizes the importance of exercise to:
A) Prevent mental deterioration B) Often decrease insulin requirements C) Prevent muscle dystrophy D) Often improve visual acuity
Which of the following is true of the hormone parathormone?
A. Parathormone decreases the intestinal absorption and renal reabsorption of calcium ions. B. Parathormone is secreted by the thyroid gland. C. Parathormone is the primary regulator of calcium balance. D. Parathormone is secreted in response to hypercalcemia.
While performing an assessment, the nurse taps a patient's knee and observes that the quadriceps muscle reflexively contracts. How should the nurse document this finding?
a. Patellar reflex 2/5 b. Patellar reflex 4/5 c. Achilles reflex 2/5 d. Achilles reflex 4/5