Fetal death was confirmed by ultrasound

Assignment Help Science

Reference no: EM133796491

Question

The nurse is admitting a client to the unit after fetal death was confirmed by ultrasound. While initiating intravenous (IV) therapy, the nurse notes blood continually oozing from the puncture site. Which is the nurse's next action?

• Restarting the line distal to the initial site

• Starting the prescribed infusion of oxytocin

• Informing the primary health care provider of this finding

• Placing an oxygen mask on the client and setting the flow rate at 8 L/min.

Reference no: EM133796491

Questions Cloud

Burning-slightly itchy and hypersensitive rash : A 60-year-old male presents with a burning, slightly itchy, and hypersensitive rash. The rash is characterized by linear vesicular lesions

Irritable and uncooperative during shift report : The nurse is taking care of a patient who has been described as irritable and uncooperative during shift report.

History of dementia and edythe mellen : While making rounds on the unit, you notice your 85-year-old patient with a history of dementia, Edythe Mellen, attempting to pull out her NG tube.

Transmission or spread of communicable disease : you will explore Tuberculosis and infection control processes or measures that can be taken to prevent the transmission or spread of this communicable disease

Fetal death was confirmed by ultrasound : The nurse is admitting a client to the unit after fetal death was confirmed by ultrasound.

Hispanic immigrant from low-income family : As a first-generation Hispanic immigrant from a low-income family, I bring a unique perspective to the university.

Pregnant experiences fetal loss : A client who is 21 weeks' pregnant experiences a fetal loss. Sending the baby to the morgue as soon as possible and discouraging any contact

Interprofessional collaboration : Interprofessional collaboration is going to be used and appreciated to great lengths to ensure my patients get the best quality care

Health disparities is to advocate for their patients : One of the most powerful things NPs can do to reduce health disparities is to advocate for their patients.

User Account

All Pages