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ANSWERS TOP-RATED
Priority actions for the newborn - ABCs, dry off, suction, assess breathing
Priority interventions for umbilical cord prolapse - Relieve pressure on the cord to
improve umbilical blood flow until delivery.priority is to relieve pressure on the cord to
improve umbilical blood flow until delivery.
Priority interventions for umbilical cord prolapse - The priority of care is to reduce
compression and restore normal blood flow through the cord by elevating the presenting
part while giving the mother oxygen to maximize her blood oxygen concentration.
The classic sign of _____ is the sudden onset of painless uterine bleeding in the last half
of pregnancy - placenta previa
Delivery may be scheduled if the fetus is older than 36 weeks of gestation and the lungs
are mature.
Immediate delivery may be necessary regardless of fetal immaturity if bleeding is
excessive, the woman demonstrates signs of hypovolemia, or signs of fetal compromise
are present. - placenta previa
When communicating with the patient, avoid _____ - -Don't say it'll be okay, or be
enabling
-No false reassurance, and promote open communication
_____ are indicators that the newborn is receiving enough during feedings. - -Not losing
more than 10% body weight
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-# of dirty diapers and diaper weight (at least 3 wet diapers and 3 stools a day by the third
day)
Primary ways nurses protect newborns are by _____ - (1) ensuring that infants always go
to the correct parents
(2) taking precautions to prevent infant abductions
(3) preventing infections or recognizing early signs
(4) preventing infant falls.
Appropriate interventions for proper umbilical cord care. - Clean the cord with plain
water, if necessary, and keep it dry. Fold the diaper below it so it is not wet by urine.
_____ is hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic ≥90 mm Hg)
occurring after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women with previously normal blood pressure
usually accompanied by proteinuria. - Preeclampsia
_____ is characterized as the following:
Systolic blood pressure of 160 mm Hg or greater or a diastolic blood pressure of 110 mm
Hg or greater on at least 2 occasions at least 4 to 6 hours apart while the patient is on bed
rest - Severe Preeclampsia
Mothers with preeclampsia should do the following: - -reduced activity (sedentary
activity most of the day)
-home blood pressure monitoring (same time & arm)
-f/u visits to the provider every 3 to 4 days.
-ample protein/calorie diet
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