Which Finding Does the Nurse Identify as Unexpected and Concerning

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which finding does the nurse identify as unexpected and concerning when assessing a woman in labor during the peak of a contraction?

• A) Increased blood pressure
• B) Decreased pulse rate
• C) Increase in depth and rate of respirations
• D) White blood cell (WBC)count of 26,000/mm³

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Definitions:

Standard Time

indicates the amount of time that should be taken to complete a particular job or task, typically determined through time studies and used for planning and benchmarking.

Variable Allowance

An additional time or financial buffer incorporated into estimates or plans to accommodate uncertainty or variations from the norm.

Standard Deviation

A measure indicating the amount of variability or dispersion in a set of related values.

Standard Sample

A representative segment of a material or component used as a reference point for quality control or calibration.