A Woman at 32 Weeks' Gestation Is Admitted to the High-Risk

question 10

Multiple Choice

A woman at 32 weeks' gestation is admitted to the high-risk OB unit with a diagnosis of preterm labor.On assessment the nurse finds the following: blood pressure,182/96 mm Hg; pulse,106 beats/minute; respirations,16 breaths/minute; regular uterine contractions of 5 in 10 minutes; and fetal heart rate of 145 beats/minute.She is dilated to 8 cm.Which action by the nurse is best?

• A) Administer the ordered dose of betamethasone (Celestone).
• B) Call for an immediate electrocardiogram (EKG).
• C) Document the findings and prepare for emergent delivery.
• D) Prepare to administer magnesium sulfate (Sulfamag).

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