The Nurse Is Caring for a Pregnant Patient Who Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who is in labor. The woman reports having had mild preeclampsia with a previous pregnancy. The nurse notes that the woman has a blood pressure of 168/102 mm Hg. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which drug?

• A) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
• B) Hydralazine (Apresoline)
• C) Magnesium sulfate
• D) Sodium nitroprusside

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Definitions:

Context Effects

Refers to how the context or environment in which information is presented affects an individual's perception or understanding of that information.

Masking Stimuli

External stimuli that interfere with the perception of other stimuli, making them less likely to be noticed.

Subliminal Stimulation

The process of receiving messages or stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness.

Masking Stimuli

Stimuli that interfere with the perception of other stimuli, often used in psychological experiments to test sensory detection and processing.