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An RN is discussing with the nurse about evaluating the uterine contraction pattern of a client who is in labor. Which of the following characteristics of uterine contractions should the RN explain is most important to assess related to fetal oxygenation?

Answer 1

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Uterine relaxation between contractions

Rationale :

🔹 Oxygenation occurs during relaxation, when blood flow returns to the placenta.

🔹 Without relaxation, the fetus may become hypoxic.

🔹 Excessive uterine activity decreases placental perfusion.

🔹 Monitoring relaxation ensures adequate uteroplacental circulation.

🔹 Helps detect tachysystole or hypertonicity early.

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Answer 2

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Place the client in a knee-chest or Trendelenburg position.

Rationale :

🟨 Position change reduces cord compression and restores fetal circulation.

🟨 It shifts the fetus off the cord, improving oxygen supply.

🟨 Immediate action while preparing for emergency cesarean.

🟨 Prevents fetal hypoxia and bradycardia.

🟨 Is the priority before covering the cord or notifying provider.

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Answer 3

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Assess the client's pain.

Rationale :

🟪 Pain assessment is the first step in care and guides management.

🟪 Third-degree tears are extensive and painful.

🟪 Proper evaluation ensures adequate anesthesia/analgesia before repair.

🟪 Prevents further trauma and promotes cooperation.

🟪 Pain management supports patient safety and comfort.

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Answer 4

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Nasal flaring

Rationale :

🔺 Indicates respiratory distress, requiring immediate attention.

🔺 Suggests increased work of breathing.

🔺 Can quickly progress to cyanosis and hypoxemia.

🔺 Early detection allows rapid intervention (oxygen, airway).

🔺 Other findings (acrocyanosis, flexed extremities) are normal.

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Answer 5

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Client is receiving cervical ripening with a balloon catheter.
Client is undergoing an external cephalic version.

Rationale :

💎 Balloon catheter may displace the cord downward.

💎 External cephalic version increases chance of cord entrapment.

💎 Both are procedural interventions directly linked to cord issues.

💎 Recognition of iatrogenic risks helps anticipate emergencies.

💎 Other listed factors are not caused by medical procedures.

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Answer 6

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Check the fetal heart rate pattern.

Rationale :

🔹 Risk of cord prolapse is highest after ROM.

🔹 Checking FHR ensures no compression or distress.

🔹 Immediate FHR evaluation allows prompt intervention.

🔹 More urgent than observing fluid or checking temp.

🔹 Ensures fetal well-being right after the procedure.

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Answer 7

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he fetal head emerges, then retracts against the perineum.

Rationale :

🟧 Known as the turtle sign.

🟧 Indicates shoulders stuck behind symphysis pubis.

🟧 Can cause prolonged delivery and hypoxia.

🟧 Requires emergency maneuvers (McRoberts, suprapubic pressure).

🟧 Early recognition improves neonatal outcomes.

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Answer 8

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"The client's temperature will need to be checked every hour when the membranes have ruptured."

Rationale :

🟩 ROM increases risk of infection (chorioamnionitis).

🟩 Frequent temp checks detect early fever.

🟩 Prevents maternal/fetal complications from infection.

🟩 More important than frequent cervical checks (which raise risk).

🟩 Supports safe labor monitoring.

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Answer 9

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Dinoprostone promotes softening of the cervix.

Rationale :

♦ Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin that promotes cervical ripening.

♦ Prepares cervix for labor induction.

♦ Does not directly stimulate contractions at low induction doses.

♦ Reduces need for more invasive methods like mechanical dilation.

♦ Ensures safer labor progression.

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Answer 10

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Increase in vaginal bleeding.

Rationale :

🔹 Indicates possible postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

🔹 PPH is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide.

🔹 Squatting may cause vascular engorgement and trauma.

🔹 Immediate recognition and treatment are life-saving.

🔹 More urgent than pain or exhaustion.

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An RN is discussing with the nurse about evaluating the uterine contraction pattern of a client who is in labor. Which of the following characteristics of uterine contractions should the RN explain is most important to assess related to fetal oxygenation?

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A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

3 :
A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who is receiving a repair for a third-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following interventions is the prio action for the nurse to take?

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A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn following birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?

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A nurse is collecting risk assessment data from clients who are in labor. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize as iatrogenic risk factors for umbilical cord prolapse? (Select All that Apply.)

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A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to undergo an amniotomy. Which of the following is the priority nursing action following this procedure?

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A nurse is assisting in in the care of a client who is at risk for shoulder dystocia. Which of the following manifestations indicate that shoulder dystocia is occurring?

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A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a student nurse about the anticipated care of a maternal client with ruptured membranes during the second stage of labor. Which of the following statements by the student indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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A nurse is preparing to administer dinoprostone gel to a client who is pregnant. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who gave birth in the squatting position. Which of the following complications should the nurse recognize as priority finding?

QLexNursing

1 : An RN is discussing with the nurse about evaluating the uterine contraction pattern of a client who is in labor. Which of the following characteristics of uterine contractions should the RN explain is most important to assess related to fetal oxygenation?

2 : A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

3 : A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who is receiving a repair for a third-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following interventions is the prio action for the nurse to take?

4 : A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn following birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?

5 : A nurse is collecting risk assessment data from clients who are in labor. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize as iatrogenic risk factors for umbilical cord prolapse? (Select All that Apply.)

6 : A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to undergo an amniotomy. Which of the following is the priority nursing action following this procedure?

7 : A nurse is assisting in in the care of a client who is at risk for shoulder dystocia. Which of the following manifestations indicate that shoulder dystocia is occurring?

8 : A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a student nurse about the anticipated care of a maternal client with ruptured membranes during the second stage of labor. Which of the following statements by the student indicates an understanding of the teaching?

9 : A nurse is preparing to administer dinoprostone gel to a client who is pregnant. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

10 : A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who gave birth in the squatting position. Which of the following complications should the nurse recognize as priority finding?

1 :
An RN is discussing with the nurse about evaluating the uterine contraction pattern of a client who is in labor. Which of the following characteristics of uterine contractions should the RN explain is most important to assess related to fetal oxygenation?

2 :
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

3 :
A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who is receiving a repair for a third-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following interventions is the prio action for the nurse to take?

4 :
A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn following birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?

5 :
A nurse is collecting risk assessment data from clients who are in labor. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize as iatrogenic risk factors for umbilical cord prolapse? (Select All that Apply.)

6 :
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to undergo an amniotomy. Which of the following is the priority nursing action following this procedure?

7 :
A nurse is assisting in in the care of a client who is at risk for shoulder dystocia. Which of the following manifestations indicate that shoulder dystocia is occurring?

8 :
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a student nurse about the anticipated care of a maternal client with ruptured membranes during the second stage of labor. Which of the following statements by the student indicates an understanding of the teaching?

9 :
A nurse is preparing to administer dinoprostone gel to a client who is pregnant. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

10 :
A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who gave birth in the squatting position. Which of the following complications should the nurse recognize as priority finding?