A nursing student is reviewing guidelines set forth by the A…
A nursing student is reviewing guidelines set forth by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWOHNN) regarding the care of postpartum women. Which of the following statements reflects an important principle of care that the nursing student should remember?
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing to report on a patient in labor to the…
A nurse is preparing to report on a patient in labor to the oncoming shift using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) format. Which of the following statements exemplifies an effective SBAR communication?
Read DetailsA nursing student is reviewing the physiological adaptations…
A nursing student is reviewing the physiological adaptations that occur during pregnancy. Which of the following adaptations is primarily responsible for increasing blood volume and improving uteroplacental perfusion during pregnancy?
Read DetailsA nurse is caring for a patient who is in the transition pha…
A nurse is caring for a patient who is in the transition phase of labor, 8 cm dilated, and is experiencing strong contractions every 1.5 minutes. The patient is visibly anxious and begins to tremble. She just received an epidural 10 minutes ago. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the following: the fetal heart rate is 130 bpm with moderate variability, and the patient’s blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. Identify cues: Which cues from the above scenario should prompt the nurse to take immediate action?
Read Details