Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to assist with an emergency cesarean delivery for a client who has obstructed labor and excessive vaginal bleeding.
The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications to prevent hemorrhage?
Oxytocin is another uterotonic agent that is usually given intravenously after the delivery of the placenta to prevent hemorrhage. However, it is not as effective as methylergonovine for clients who have obstructed labor and excessive vaginal bleeding.
Magnesium sulfate is a medication that is used to prevent seizures and lower blood pressure in clients who have preeclampsia or eclampsia. It has no effect on preventing hemorrhage after cesarean delivery.
Terbutaline is a medication that is used to relax the uterine muscles and stop preterm labor contractions. It has no effect on preventing hemorrhage after cesarean delivery and may actually increase the risk of bleeding by inhibiting uterine contraction.
This medication is a uterotonic agent that stimulates the contraction of the uterus and helps prevent hemorrhage after cesarean delivery. It is especially indicated for clients who have obstructed labor and excessive vaginal bleeding, as they are at high risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
This medication is a uterotonic agent that stimulates the contraction of the uterus and helps prevent hemorrhage after cesarean delivery. It is especially indicated for clients who have obstructed labor and excessive vaginal bleeding, as they are at high risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
Normal ranges for uterine tone are less than 10 mm Hg at rest and less than 25 mm Hg during contractions.
Normal ranges for blood pressure are 110-140 mm Hg systolic and 60-90 mm Hg diastolic.
Normal ranges for heart rate are 60-100 beats per minute.