The fear cascade provides a plausible explanation for uterine inertia and fetal distress
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: True
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1. A sprained ankle. 2. Edematous extremities. 3. Hypertension. 4. A broken finger.
The patient in labor receives morphine every 2 hours to manage labor pain. After 22 hours of labor the woman delivers a baby boy. What is the nurse's priority action related to the newborn?
A) Monitor for opioid effects. B) Administer naloxone. C) Monitor for withdrawal syndrome. D) Assess for congenital anomaly.
There are various types of thoracic surgeries done for different reasons. A client may have a thoracentesis to drain blood, air, or other fluid from the chest. They may have a tumor removed, a lung resected, or foreign objects removed
Sometimes, a chest tube will be placed in the thoracic cavity to drain secretions. a. What should the nurse be aware of in caring for chest tubes on a client who underwent thoracic surgery? b. What are the steps to follow when there is a leak in the system?
The nurse observes the client's frequent use of the incentive spirometer. The client states "I do not want to have pneumonia while in the hospital." Which vital sign reading demonstrates effectiveness of this intervention?
A) Respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute B) Blood pressure of 126/84 mmHg C) Temperature of 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit D) Pulse rate of 100 beats per minute