During contractions, the electronic fetal monitor (EFM) shows variable V-shaped decelerations in the FHR lasting about 30 seconds with accelerations of about 5 bpm before and after each deceleration. Overshoot is absent and the baseline FHR is within normal limits. What should the nurse do first?
A) Help the woman change positions
B) Discontinue supplemental oxygen
C) Position the woman on her side with a pillow under her left hip
D) Start an oxytocic infusion and decrease the rate of IV fluids
Answer: A) Help the woman change positions
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1. "Don't worry. Both you and the baby are doing well." 2. "Are you in pain?" 3. "This can be a very emotional time for new parents. What are you feeling?" 4. "What seems to be the problem?"
The nurse expects an initial weight loss for the average postpartum client to be:
1. 5–8 pounds. 2. 10–12 pounds. 3. 12–15 pounds. 4. 15–20 pounds.
The occupational health nurse is conducting yearly health screenings. A 50-year-old man states, "My father had colon cancer, but I really don't understand why that means that I need a colonoscopy."
What could the nurse do to disseminate information about screening to more individuals? A) Plan a health fair for the employees that provides information about screening for diseases that have an inheritance pattern. B) Refer each employee over the age of 50 to a gastroenterologist. C) Create a Web site on diet and exercise as it relates to the prevention of colon cancer in people over 50. D) Place brochures in the nurses' facility for the employees to access in answering their questions.
When reporting a patient's behavior, avoid labeling the patient based on your opinion.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)