Exam 32: Labor and Birth Complications

The nurse recognizes that uterine hyperstimulation with oxytocin requires emergency interventions.What clinical cues alert the nurse that the woman is experiencing uterine hyperstimulation? (Select all that apply).

What are the complications and risks associated with cesarean births? (Select all that apply).

In evaluating the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate for the treatment of preterm labor,which finding alerts the nurse to possible side effects?

A number of methods can be used for inducing labor.Which cervical ripening method falls under the category of mechanical or physical?

When would an internal version be indicated to manipulate the fetus into a vertex position?

A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1½ to 2 minutes and states that they are very painful.Her cervix is dilated 2 cm and has not changed in 3 hours.The woman is crying and wants an epidural.What is the likely status of this woman's labor?

The induction of labor is considered an acceptable obstetric procedure if it is in the best interest to deliver the fetus.The charge nurse on the labor and delivery unit is often asked to schedule clients for this procedure and therefore must be cognizant of the specific conditions appropriate for labor induction.What are appropriate indications for induction? (Select all that apply?)

Which nursing intervention should be immediately performed after the forceps-assisted birth of an infant?

A pregnant woman at 29 weeks of gestation has been diagnosed with preterm labor.Her labor is being controlled with tocolytic medications.She asks when she might be able to go home.Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

Which statement related to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)is the least accurate?