The nurse is caring for a client in active labor. For the pa…
The nurse is caring for a client in active labor. For the past 45 minutes, contractions have been occurring every 1-1.5 minutes and lasting for 95 seconds. The nurse palpates the fundal area between contractions and finds it to be very firm. From the assessment, the nurse determines that the client is:
Read DetailsA G1P0 with severe preeclampsia has been receiving magnesium…
A G1P0 with severe preeclampsia has been receiving magnesium sulfate by intravenous infusion for 8 hours for severe preeclampsia. The RN assesses the woman and documents the following findings: T = 98.7, P = 92, R = 22, BP 155/112, 2 + reflexes. The RN anticipates an order for:
Read DetailsTwo hours after the client’s vaginal delivery, she reports f…
Two hours after the client’s vaginal delivery, she reports feeling “several large, warm gushes of fluid” from her vagina. The RN assesses the client’s perineum and finds a large pool of blood on the client’s bed. Which nursing action is a priority?
Read Details