Ms. Thompson, a primigravida is admitted at term. She atten…
Ms. Thompson, a primigravida is admitted at term. She attended childbirth classes. Her contractions are every 5-8 minutes, lasting approximately 30 seconds with membranes intact. She has a slight bloody discharge. She is 3 cm dilated and almost fully effaced. The baby is vertex and presenting at -1 station, LOA. Using the scenario above answer the following question: The findings in relation to Ms. Thompson’s contractions and cervical dilation indicate that she is most likely in which stage of labor?
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A newborn who is 20 hours old has a respiratory rate of 66, is grunting when exhaling and has occasional nasal flaring. The newborn’s temperature is 98.2. He is breathing room air and is pink with acrocyanosis. Newborn is voiding and stooling normally. The mother had membranes that were ruptured 26 hours before delivery and was GBBS + Based on these data, the nurse should include which of the following in the management of the infant’s care?
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A prescription for methergine 0.2mg Im has been ordered for a patient in stage three of labor who is experiencing a hemorrage. Using the information from the medical chart below, why is this medication contraindicated for the patient? Patient: Janet Garcia DOB: 4/2/1990Allergies: Penicillin G-5, T-4, P-0, A-0, L4Vitals: 155/95 HR: 128 R: 22 Temp 98.6Medications: Methyldopa (aldoment) 250mg PO Q 8hrs Hx: asthma
Read DetailsMs. Thompson, a primigravida is admitted at term. She atten…
Ms. Thompson, a primigravida is admitted at term. She attended childbirth classes. Her contractions are every 5-8 minutes, lasting approximately 30 seconds with membranes intact. She has a slight bloody discharge. She is 3 cm dilated and almost fully effaced. The baby is vertex and presenting at -1 station, LOA. Using the scenario above answer the following question: It is important for Ms. Thompson’s bladder to be emptied often during labor either by voiding or catheter, which one of these indicate the importance?
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