A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is postpartum and has
preeclampsia. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. Hct 39%
B. Serum albumin 4.5 g/dL
C. WBC 9,000/mm3
D. Platelets 50,000/mm3 - Answer D. Platelets 50,000/mm3
A platelet count of 50,000/mm3 is below the expected reference range, which can indicate
disseminated intravascular coagulation. The nurse should report this result tothe
provider.
A nurse is preparing to administer azithromycin to a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation
and has a positive chlamydia culture. The prescription states "Administer azithromycin 1
g orally now." Available is 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zeroif it applies. Do not
use a trailing zero.) - Answer 4 tablet(s)
1g = 1,000mg
1,000 mg x 1 tab = 1,000 mg/tab
1,000mg/tab / 250 mg = 4 tablet(s)
A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin to a client who is postpartum. Which of the
following findings is an indication for the administration of the medication? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Flaccid uterus
B. Cervical laceration
C. Excess vaginal bleeding
D. Increased afterbirth cramping
E. Increased maternal temperature - Answer A. Flaccid uterus
Oxytocin increases the contractility of the uterus.
C. Excess vaginal bleeding
Oxytocin enhances uterine contractility, decreasing vaginal bleeding.
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