When a Pattern of Variable Decelerations Occur, the Nurse Should

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a pattern of variable decelerations occur, the nurse should immediately

• A) administer O 2 at 8 to 10 L/minute.
• B) place a wedge under the right hip.
• C) increase the IV fluids to 150 mL/hour.
• D) position patient in a knee-chest position.

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Definitions:

Frontal Bone

The bone that forms the front part of the skull and the upper part of the eye sockets (orbits).

Calcaneus

The large bone forming the heel of the human foot, crucial for weight-bearing and walking.

Fibula

A slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the leg, contributing to the stability of the ankle and support of lower leg muscles.

Metatarsals

The long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes, involved in weight bearing and movement.