A woman’s position is an important component of the labor progress. Which guidance is
important for the nurse to provide to the laboring client?
The supine position, which is commonly used in the United States, increas
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A woman’s position is an important component of the labor progress. Which guidance is
important for the nurse to provide to the laboring client?
The supine position, which is commonly used in the United States, increases blood flow.
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The laboring client positioned on her hands and knees (“all fours” position) is hard on
the woman’s back.
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Correct answer:
Frequent changes in position help relieve fatigue and increase the comfort of the
laboring client.
D. In a sitting or squatting position, abdominal muscles of the laboring client will have to
work harder.
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You are taking the history of a gravida 2 para 1 patient. Which findings in the patient’s
history warrant further investigation? Select all that apply.
Correct answer:
Anemia
Correct answer:
Severe hemorrhage
Correct answer:
Infections
Incorrect answer:
Malnutrition
Missed Option - Incorrect
Correct answer:
Eclampsia
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Many pregnant women have questions regarding work and travel during pregnancy.
Which education is a priority for the nurse to provide?
Women should sit for as long as possible and cross their legs at the knees from time to
time for exercise.
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Women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in the car because they press
on the fetus.
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Metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if the woman passes
through them a number of times.
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Correct answer:
While working or traveling in a car or on an airplane, women should arrange to walk
around at least every hour or so.
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A nurse caring for a woman in labor should understand that absent or minimal variability
is classified as either abnormal or indeterminate. Which condition related to decreased
variability is considered benign?
Periodic fetal sleep state
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Extreme prematurity
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Fetal hypoxemia
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Preexisting neurologic injury
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Incorrect answer:(no answer)
Correct Answer:
Periodic fetal sleep state
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A woman in labor has just received an epidural block. What is the most important
nursing intervention at this time?
Limit parenteral fluids.
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Monitor the fetus for possible tachycardia.
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Correct answer:
Monitor the maternal blood pressure for possible hypotension.
Monitor the maternal pulse for possible bradycardia.
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