A Primigravida Is Admitted to the Birth Setting in Early

question 3

Multiple Choice

A primigravida is admitted to the birth setting in early labor.She is 3 cm dilated,−2 station,with intact membranes and FHR of 150 bpm.Her membranes rupture spontaneously,and the FHR drops to 90 bpm with variable decelerations.The initial response from the nurse would be to:

• A)Perform a vaginal exam.
• B)Notify the physician.
• C)Place the client in a left lateral position.
• D)Administer oxygen at 2 l per nasal cannula.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Effectiveness

The strength or efficacy of synaptic transmission, influencing how effectively a neural signal is passed from one neuron to another.

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The front part of the frontal lobe, involved in decision making, problem-solving, and controlling social behavior.

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