The nurse has received an order set for preterm labor from t…
The nurse has received an order set for preterm labor from the resident obstetrician. In the order set, the doctor wrote to administer indomethacin (Indocin) PO every 6 hours. Which client would not be a candidate for receiving indomethacin (Indocin)?
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The nurse is caring for a client receiving a continuous magnesium sulfate infusion at 2g/hr. Upon reviewing the client’s morning lab results, the nurse notes a serum magnesium level of 10 mEq/L. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Read DetailsA new graduate nurse is orienting to the mother/baby unit an…
A new graduate nurse is orienting to the mother/baby unit and is learning about tools to use when estimating an infant’s gestational age, when it is unknown. The nurse would know to use which tool to estimate the gestation age of the newborn.
Read DetailsNurse Sam is reviewing the charts of the newborns she is car…
Nurse Sam is reviewing the charts of the newborns she is caring for this shift. Based on the growth chart findings and histories, which infants would Sam identify as having at least one risk factor for developing hypoglycemia? Select all that apply.
Read DetailsA 21-year-old client experienced a 4th-degree laceration fol…
A 21-year-old client experienced a 4th-degree laceration following the vaginal birth of her 11-pound 4-ounce baby two hours ago.The nurse should be aware the client is at high risk of developing which of the following postpartum complications.
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