A Patient in Labor Is Approaching the Transition Stage and Already

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient in labor is approaching the transition stage and already has an epidural in place. An additional dose of medication has been prescribed and administered to the patient. Which priority intervention should be performed in order to evaluate the clinical response to treatment?

• A) Obtain a pain scale response from the patient based on a 0 to 10 scale.
• B) Document maternal blood pressure and fetal heart rates following medication administration and observe for any variations.
• C) Document intake and output on the electronic health record (EHR).
• D) Increase the flow rate of prescribed parenteral fluid to maintain hydration.

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Definitions:

Volley Principle

A theory in auditory neuroscience suggesting that groups of neurons can respond to sound by firing in rapid succession, allowing for the perception of higher frequencies.

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication throughout the nervous system.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, crucial for transforming sound vibrations into neural signals.

Hair Cells

Hair cells are sensory receptors located in the inner ear that detect sound and head motion to convert vibrations into electrical signals for hearing and balance.