A nurse is assisting with an artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) for a client who is in active labor.
The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider immediately?
Clear amniotic fluid
Fetal heart rate of 140 bpm
Cervical dilation of 6 cm
Recession of the fetal head.
The Correct Answer is D
This is a sign of umbilical cord prolapse, which is a medical emergency that requires immediate delivery of the baby. The umbilical cord can become compressed and cut off oxygen and blood supply to the baby.
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Explanation
A ruptured uterus is a serious complication that can cause severe bleeding, fetal distress and shock in the mother.
The symptoms of a ruptured uterus may include:
• Sudden onset of severe abdominal paindue to the tear in the uterine wall.
• Loss of uterine contractions or tonedue to the disruption of the uterine muscle.
• Vaginal bleeding (may be minimal)due to the blood loss from the uterine vessels.
• Shock (hypotension, tachycardia, pallor)due to the hemorrhage and reduced blood flow to vital organs.
Normal ranges for blood pressure are 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg, for heart rate are 60 to 100 beats per minute, and for fetal heart rate are 110 to 160 beats per minute.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
This medication is a uterotonic agent that stimulates the contraction of the uterus and helps prevent hemorrhage after cesarean delivery.It is especially indicated for clients who have obstructed labor and excessive vaginal bleeding, as they are at high risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
Normal ranges for uterine tone are less than 10 mm Hg at rest and less than 25 mm Hg during contractions.
Normal ranges for blood pressure are 110-140 mm Hg systolic and 60-90 mm Hg diastolic.
Normal ranges for heart rate are 60-100 beats per minute.
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