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HURST READINESS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What medication should the nurse anticipate giving to a client in preterm labor to stimulatematuration of the baby's lungs? 1. Magnesium sulfate 2. Terbutaline 3. Methotrexate 4. Betamethasone R ... ationale 4. Correct: Betamethasone is used to stimulate maturation of the baby's lungs in case pretermbirth occurs. This medication is given to help prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) by improving storage and secretion of surfactantthat helps to keep the alveolifrom collapsing. An adult client has just returned to the nursing care unit following a gastroscopy. Whichintervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? 1. Vital sign checks every 15 min x 4 2. Supine position for 6 hours 3. NPO until return of gag reflex 4. Irrigate NG tube every 2 hours 5. Raise four side rails Rationale 1., & 3. Correct: Vital signs post-procedure are important to monitor for any post-procedure complications such as bleeding or any signs of respiratory compromise. VS are checked frequently for the first-hour post-procedure. [Show More]
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