A Patient Is Brought to the Unit After Delivering a Very

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the unit after delivering a very large baby.The patient suddenly becomes extremely agitated and complains of shortness of breath.An amniotic fluid embolism is suspected.The nurse would immediately prepare for which intervention?

• A) Insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter
• B) Administration of an ampule of 50% dextrose
• C) Administration of magnesium sulfate
• D) Intubation and mechanical ventilation

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