The nurse sees a pattern on the fetal heart monitor that loo…
The nurse sees a pattern on the fetal heart monitor that looks similar to early decelerations, but the deceleration begins near the end of the contraction and continues well beyond the contraction. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
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A postpartum client had excessive vaginal bleeding three hours ago. Bleeding has since decreased, vital signs are stable, and the fundus is firm. The client’s hemoglobin on admission was 9.2 g/dL. She now requests to use the bathroom. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?
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Two clients arrive at the labor and delivery triage area at the same time. How should the nurse prioritize these clients? Patient 1: Reports leaking fluid, no contractions Patient 2: Reports contractions every 3 minutes, lasting 1 minute, and feels like pushing
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