A Patient Is Being Admitted to the Labor Area with the Diagnosis

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is being admitted to the labor area with the diagnosis of eclampsia. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate at this time?

• A) Tape a tongue blade to the head of the bed.
• B) Pad the siderails and head of the bed.
• C) Provide the patient with needed stimulation.
• D) Provide the patient with grief counseling.
• E) Pull the blinds and provide a dark, quiet environment.

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Definitions:

Superior Olivary Complex

A group of nuclei within the brainstem that play a crucial role in sound localization and auditory processing.

Auditory Cortex

The auditory cortex is the part of the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information, allowing us to perceive and interpret different sounds.

Medial Geniculate

A part of the thalamus involved in the auditory processing and relay of sound information from the ear to the brain.

Cochlear Implants

Electronic devices that provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.