A Nurse Has Recently Transferred to a Labor and Delivery

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse has recently transferred to a labor and delivery unit. During a scheduled cesarean, the nurse notices a prescription for the administration of 1,000 mL of prewarmed IV fluid. For which reason does the health care provider prescribe the fluid in this manner? Select all that apply.

• A)Results in an increased maternal core temperature
• B)Results in improved neonatal umbilical arterial pH
• C)Results in improved Apgar scores
• D)Results in decreased risk for maternal shock
• E)Results in lower incidence of post-partum hypothermia

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