Summary
Summary ( 20 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to assist with an emergency cesarean delivery for a client who has a ruptured uterus.
Which of the following equipment should the nurse have readily available? (Select all that apply.)
Oxygen mask and tubing and blood products and IV fluids should be readily available for a client who has a ruptured uterus.
Cardiotocograph and electrodes are used to monitor fetal heart rate and uterine contractions. However, in a case of uterine rupture, the priority is to deliver the fetus as soon as possible by cesarean section.
Suction catheter and bulb syringe are used to clear the airway of the newborn after delivery. However, in a case of uterine rupture, the fetus may be expelled into the peritoneal cavity and require immediate resuscitation.
Uterine packing and forceps are used to control bleeding from the uterus after delivery. However, in a case of uterine rupture, the uterus may need to be repaired surgically or removed by hysterectomy.
Oxygen mask and tubing and blood products and IV fluids should be readily available for a client who has a ruptured uterus. This is because a ruptured uterus can cause severe hemorrhage, hypovolemia, and fetal distress. The client and the fetus may need oxygen therapy and blood transfusion to prevent hypoxia and shock.