A woman who is 33 weeks pregnant and preterm is admitted to the obstetrical unit because her membranes ruptured spontaneously. She is a G2P1. She denies feeling any contractions at this time. The health care provider performs a cervical exam and finds the woman to be dilated to 3 cm. She must be closely observed for signs of:
Read DetailsThe nurse is admitting a client in labor. The client is a G3P2 and diagnosed with preeclampsia with this pregnancy. The client is in labor and is dilated to 4 cm, 100 effacement, and a 0 station. Which aspect of the client’s labor requires follow-up with the health care provider?
Read DetailsNext Generation: Expected findings and interventions. The nurse is assessing the client and documents the following findings for a client at 39 weeks gestation during the active stage of labor: The clients membranes rupture and the umbilical cord is found protruding from the vagina. Which of the following (select all that apply) are expected or anticipated (appropriate or necessary interventions for the client’s care at this time. VITAL SIGN TREND Date Temp HR RR BP Cervical check 4/13/XX 36.7 C (98 F 100 beats/min 22 breaths/min 144/78 mmhg 5 cm/90 %/-3
Read DetailsA patient arrives at the emergency department with a presenting complaint of vomiting and diarrhea. He received chemotherapy a week earlier and was doing well until today. When obtaining his vital signs you note the dog has a temperature of 104.0° F. The dog probably has what?
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