A woman, G2 P1, is receiving oxytocin via IV pump at 3milliu…
A woman, G2 P1, is receiving oxytocin via IV pump at 3milliunits/min. Her current contraction pattern is every 3 minutes lasting 45 seconds with moderate intensity. The fetal heart rate is 150-160 bpm with moderate variability. Which of the following interventions is appropriate at this time?
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When preparing a multigravid client who has undergone evacuation of a hydatidiform mole for discharge, the nurse explains the need for follow-up care. The nurse determines that the client understands the instruction when she says that she is at risk for developing which of the following?
Read DetailsThe nurse is admitting a 39 week gestation primigravida to t…
The nurse is admitting a 39 week gestation primigravida to the unit for labor induction. The order says to begin the infusion at 5mu/min. The bag to be hung is 500 ml of lactated ringers (LR) with 30 units of pitocin added to it. What should the nurse set the pump at in ml/hr? Place the numeric number only in the blank. If applicable, round to the nearest whole number.
Read DetailsThe fetal monitor tracing of a patient who is 8 cm dilated s…
The fetal monitor tracing of a patient who is 8 cm dilated shows recurring late decelerations to 100 bpm. The physician performs an amniotomy and the nurse notes that the fluid is greenish in color. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is appropriate at this time?
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When monitoring a fetal heart rate with moderate variability, the nurse notes V-shaped decelerations to 80 from a baseline of 120. One occurred during a contraction, another occurred 10 seconds after the contraction, and a third occurred 40 seconds after yet another contraction. The nurse interprets these findings as resulting from which of the following?
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