Mrs. K. is 39 weeks pregnant with preeclampsia and is having…
Mrs. K. is 39 weeks pregnant with preeclampsia and is having her labor induced. Before initiating the Oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings that reveal a platelet count of 80,000, an elevated AST and ALT and a hematocrit of 29. The nurse notifies the physician because the lab results are indicative of:
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The nurse has educated a pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation regarding the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia and warning signs of possible complications. The nurse determines that the woman needs more instruction when she states:
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Mrs. K. has just been admitted to the labor and delivery unit. She is 37weeks’ pregnant and her blood pressure is 170/110. She has a severe headache, 3+ patellar reflexes and 2 beats of ankle clonus bilaterally. The physician orders a 4 gram bolus of Magnesium Sulfate to be administered in 20 minutes in a 100cc bag of NSS. What rate would you set the IV infusion at so that 100cc bag infuses in 20 minutes?
Read DetailsMrs. K. is 39 weeks pregnant with preeclampsia and is having…
Mrs. K. is 39 weeks pregnant with preeclampsia and is having her labor induced. Before initiating the Oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings that reveal a platelet count of 80,000, an elevated AST and ALT and a hematocrit of 29. The nurse notifies the physician because the lab results are indicative of:
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