Before the physician performs an external version, the nurse should expect an order for a:
a. Tocolytic drug.
b. Contraction stress test.
c. Local anesthetic.
d. Foley catheter.
A
A tocolytic drug will relax the uterus before and during version, making manipulation easier.
CST is used to determine the fetal response to stress.
A local anesthetic is not used with external version.
The bladder should be emptied, but catheterization is not necessary.
You might also like to view...
The nurse provides postoperative teaching to a client recovering from cataract removal surgery. Which client statement indicates that preoperative teaching has been effective?
A) "I will be hospitalized for several days recovering from this surgery." B) "I will need to return to activity as soon as possible." C) "I will use the eye drops if I have eye pain" D) "I will notify the doctor if I have itching or redness of the eye after the surgery."
A client who has been hospitalized for an infection states, "The nursing assistant told me my vital signs are all within normal limits; that means I'm cured." The nurse's best response would be which of the following?
a. "Your vital signs confirm that your infection is resolved; how do you feel?" b. "I'll let your healthcare provider know so you can be discharged." c. "Your vital signs are stable, but there are other things to assess." d. "We still need to keep monitoring your temperature for a while."
The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is substantially higher than it was on their last annual checkup. On questioning, the nurse learns that the client has been taking herbal therapy
The nurse understand that which of the following herbs is a central nervous stimulant that can cause a rise in blood pressure? 1. Calamus 2. Ginseng 3. Feverfew 4. Ephedra
Which nursing actions are appropriate for teaching the family of a pediatric client requiring skilled care prior to discharge?
1. Teaching how to use home equipment 2. Educating on symptoms that indicate distress 3. Encouraging participation in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course 4. Recommending that one parent take a leave of absence from work 5. Discouraging participation in case coordination activities