A nurse is assisting with a vaginal delivery of a newborn. I…
A nurse is assisting with a vaginal delivery of a newborn. Immediately after birth, the newborn begins to take its first breaths. Which factors most likely contributed to the initiation of the newborn’s first respirations? (Select all that apply.)
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A client with a history of elevated blood pressure has just delivered vaginally. Shortly after delivery, she begins to bleed heavily, and several clots are expressed. An indwelling Foley catheter is inserted to empty the bladder. Her current vital signs are: Temperature: 37.6°C (99.8°F) Heart Rate: 90 bpm Respirations: 22/min Blood Pressure: 160/95 mmHg Which pharmacologic intervention should the nurse anticipate administering to manage the postpartum hemorrhage while considering the client’s medical history?
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