The provider has just placed an internal uterine pressure catheter (IUPC) to monitor a laboring client. The client asks the nurse what is different about an internal uterine pressure catheter (IUPC). Which reply by the nurse is most appropriate?
Read DetailsThe nurse has performed the Leopold’s maneuver. In step one, a firm round body part was felt that moved back and forth. In step two, on the left side a smooth curved body surface was palpated while on the right side small bumps and “nubbies” were felt. In step three, a soft body part was felt. Step four, no cephalic prominence was identified on palpation. Which of the areas marked on the clients abdomen will the nurse best be able to hear and record the FHR on the external fetal monitor?
Read DetailsSITUATION: You are working at a hurricane shelter as a new registered nurse. A multiparous pregnant woman starts contracting. You note the following: full term by dates, contractions are every two minutes, and lasting 50 – 60 seconds. The woman continues to labor for almost 3 hours and delivered a term newborn with your assistance. Which of the following would not be included in the documentation or notations of the delivery event?
Read DetailsA client that is 42 weeks gestation is in active labor. Electronic fetal monitoring is initiated to provide documentation of both fetal heart and uterine contraction pattern. The nurse caring for the client fails to recognize recurrent late decelerations and loss of fetal heart rate variability (Category III). The baby boy is born compromised. Which of the following statements is true regarding liability in this case?
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