Question

17. While setting up the oxytocin infusion, a new nurse being precepted to labor and delivery asks what criteria are used to know when to slow the rate or stop the infusion. The nurse correctly responds that contractions should be _____ minutes apart with _____ intensity, and the cervix would be dilated at least _____ cm.

18. If uterine hyperstimulation occurs, explain how to handle the situation. Address the following:Position TA; rationale: _________________________IV fluids; rationale: _________________________Oxygen; rationale: _________________________

19. TA asks what side effects can occur if she receives a continuous lumbar epidural. What is the appropriate response?

Answer 1

17, the nurse correctly rsponds that contractions should be 10minutes apart with frequent intensity and the cervix would be dilated atleast 3-5cm.
18, If uterine hyperstimulaiton occurs, explain how to handle the situation. Position TA, Left lateral position rationale: It avoid compressiing caval and decrease venois return to the heart. IV fluids 0.9%normal saline infusion delay the process of labor and reduce hyperstimulaiton action. Oxygen by venti mask rationale: Hyperstiu]mulaiton of the uterus decrease baby o2 level and cause hypoxia. maternal oxygen administration improve fetal cerebral oxygenation.
19, Explain patient theire is a possible sideeffets of itchiness, shiering, fever, drowsiness, long lasting headahce, low blood pressure, nausea and backache can occur.