The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient Who Has Been in Prolonged

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring a patient who has been in prolonged labor. Which assessment finding will result in the nurse notifying the health care provider about the development of an emergent situation requiring a cesarean delivery?

• A)Maternal blood pressure indicative of hypotension
• B)Maternal exhaustion from prolonged uterine activity
• C)Recognition of a Category II fetal heart rate pattern
• D)Increased maternal temperature related to infection

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Definitions:

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)

A sleep disorder characterized by the acting out of dreams during the REM stage of sleep, often accompanied by vocalizations and movements.

Sleep

A reversible and periodic state of rest in which consciousness of the world is partially or completely lost, and the body's metabolism significantly slows down, providing rest and recovery to the body and brain.

Sensory Awareness

The conscious perception and interpretation of sensory stimuli from the environment.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.