A nurse is assessing a client who is gravida 2, para 1. The client is at 41 weeks of gestation and is receiving oxytocin for the augmentation of labor. The nurse should decrease the infusion rate for which of the following findings?

Contractions are strong to palpation.

Cervix is dilating at 1 cm every 4 hr.

Consistent contractions last 80 seconds.

Contractions occur every 90 seconds.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Strong contractions are expected with oxytocin augmentation and do not require a decrease in the infusion rate.
B. A cervical dilation rate of 1 cm every 4 hours is slow but does not indicate the need to decrease oxytocin.
C. Contractions lasting 80 seconds are prolonged but do not necessarily indicate hyperstimulation.
D. Contractions occurring every 90 seconds suggest uterine tachysystole, which can compromise fetal oxygenation and requires a decrease in the oxytocin infusion rate.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Chondroitin and glucosamine are not typically used to treat depression.

B. While some supplements may support immune health, chondroitin and glucosamine are primarily used to support joint health, not immune function.

C. Chondroitin and glucosamine are not indicated for the prevention or treatment of prostate enlargement.

D. Chondroitin and glucosamine are commonly used supplements for managing symptoms of osteoarthritis and improving joint health by supporting cartilage repair and reducing

inflammation.

A. A B. B C. C

Correct Answer is {"xRanges":[141.765625,171.765625],"yRanges":[127.609375,157.609375]}

Explanation

A. To best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve, the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope at the second intercostal space, right sternal border. This is also known as the aortic area.
B. This is the tricuspid region, and defects with the tricuspid valve will be best heard in this area.
C. This is the mitral region and murmurs due to defects in the mitral valve will be appreciated here

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A nurse is assessing a client who is gravida 2, para 1. The client is at 41 weeks of gestation and is receiving oxytocin for the augmentation of labor. The nurse should decrease the infusion rate for which of the following findings?

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A nurse is caring for a client who reports the use of chondroitin and glucosamine. The health benefit of this supplement combination is to do which of the following?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A nurse is assessing a client's cardiovascular system. Identify where the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve. (You will find "Hot Spots" to select in the artwork below. Select only the hotspot that corresponds to your answer.)

Correct Answer is {"xRanges":[141.765625,171.765625],"yRanges":[127.609375,157.609375]}

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