A multiparous woman has been in labor for 8 hours. Her membranes have just ruptured spontaneously. The nurse's priority must be to:
Select one:

Prepare the woman for imminent birth

Assess the fetal heart rate and pattern

Notify the woman's primary health care provider

Document the characteristics of the fluid.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

a.   This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
b.   This is the priority as it will help determine the next steps in the management of labor.

c.   This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
d.   This may be done after assessing the fetal heart rate and pattern, but it is not the initial priority.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. Aspirin can relieve pain, but it is not typically used for primary dysmenorrhea due to its potential side effects.
b. Morphine can relieve pain, but it is not typically used for primary dysmenorrhea due to its potential for addiction and other side effects.
c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aleve (naproxen) are often used to relieve pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea.
d. IUDs are not used for pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea but may be used for contraception.

A. Amenorrhea B. Positive pregnancy test. C. Chadwick's sign. D. Hegar's sign.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Amenorrhea, or the absence of menstrual periods, is a presumptive sign of pregnancy that occurs around the time of implantation of the fertilized egg.
b. A positive pregnancy test is a probable sign of pregnancy that can occur as early as 7-10 days after conception.
c. Chadwick's sign, or the bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina, is a probable sign of pregnancy that typically occurs around 6-8 weeks of gestation.
d. Hegar's sign, or the softening of the lower uterine segment, is a probable sign of pregnancy that typically occurs around 6-12 weeks of gestation.

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A multiparous woman has been in labor for 8 hours. Her membranes have just ruptured spontaneously. The nurse's priority must be to:
Select one: