The laboratory reported that the L/S ratio (lecithin/sphingomyelin) results from an amniocentesis of a gravid client with preeclampsia are 2:1. The nurse interprets the result as which of the following?
A) The baby's lung fields are mature.
B) The mother is high risk for hemorrhage.
C) The baby's kidneys are functioning poorly.
D) The mother is high risk for eclampsia.
A
The baby's lung fields are mature.
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99.0° F. The nurse should anticipate that the prescriber would order what class of medication specifically to lower the heart rate? a. Sympathomimetic agent b. Parasympathetic antagonist c. Parasympathetic inhibitor d. Sympathetic antagonist
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A) Acute care B) Ambulatory care C) Home care D) Respite care