An infant is being discharged from the NICU after 70 days of…
An infant is being discharged from the NICU after 70 days of hospitalization. The infant was born at 30 weeks of gestation with several conditions associated with prematurity, including RDS, mild bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BDP), and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), requiring surgical treatment. During discharge teaching, the infant’s mother asks the nurse if her baby will meet developmental milestones on time, as did her son who was born at term. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?
Read DetailsA woman is 41 weeks pregnant and does not want an induction….
A woman is 41 weeks pregnant and does not want an induction. She has had regular prenatal care and her pregnancy was uncomplicated. The contraction stress test was negative and non stress test reactive. She is scheduled for another prenatal visit in three days. Her cervical exam check done today was 2cm dilated, 75% effaced, and -1 dilated. Match each item as indicated (appropriate or necessary) or unnecessary . (0.25 points each)
Read DetailsA woman who is 30 weeks gestation is admitted with preterm l…
A woman who is 30 weeks gestation is admitted with preterm labor. Interventions to suppress labor have been unsuccessful and it appears that birth is inevitable within the next 24 hours. Which medication should be administered at this time for fetal neuroprotection?
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