You find a boggy fundus during your assessment. What corrective measures can be
instituted?
What will be an ideal response?
Massage uterine fundus until firm. If it does not remain firm, additional oxytocin can be given as
ordered. Assess for a full bladder, which can prevent the uterus from contracting normally.
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The nurse is evaluating an infant's tolerance of a feeding post-pyloromyotomy. Which finding indicates the infant is not tolerating the feeding?
1. Need for burping after 30 cc 2. Presence of bowel sounds 3. Passing gas 4. Emesis
Which of the following would least likely be a health benefit associated with anaerobic exercise?
1. Building of muscular strength 2. Lowering of hypertension 3. Improving muscle endurance 4. Building of bone mass
The father of a child in the emergency department is yelling at the physician and nurses. Which action would be contraindicated in this situation?
a. Provide a nondefensive response. b. Encourage the father to talk about his feel-ings. c. Speak in simple, short sentences. d. Tell the father he must wait in the waiting room.
Arterial blood gases indicate how well the body's acid base balance is functioning. A client is admitted to the medical unit. The arterial blood gases are ordered and indicate respiratory acidosis
Which arterial blood gas results indicate respiratory acidosis? A) Decrease pH; decrease bicarbonate B) Decrease pH; increase carbon dioxide C) Increase pH; increase bicarbonate D) Increase pH; decrease carbon dioxide