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Question 1 of 5

A client is in active labor and is receiving an epidural for pain relief. Which of the following should the nurse monitor as the priority?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The most common side effect of an epidural is hypotension, which can compromise placental perfusion. Monitoring the client's blood pressure is the priority to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.

Question 2 of 5

A laboring client received meperidine IV one hour prior to delivery. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available to counteract the effects of this medication on the newborn?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Meperidine is an opioid analgesic that can cross the placenta and cause respiratory depression in the newborn. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that is administered to reverse the effects of opioids. It is critical to have Naloxone available when opioids are administered during labor, especially close to delivery.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client in active labor who is receiving oxytocin. The nurse notes that the client is experiencing contractions every 1 minute lasting 90 seconds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Contractions that are too frequent or prolonged can lead to uterine hyperstimulation, which can compromise fetal oxygenation. The nurse should stop the oxytocin infusion to reduce contraction frequency and intensity.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is providing care to a client with severe preeclampsia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Magnesium sulfate is administered to prevent seizures in clients with severe preeclampsia. It acts as a central nervous system depressant and is the first-line treatment for eclampsia prevention.

Question 5 of 5

A client has been prescribed raloxiphine. As the nurse, you know that raloxiphine is used to treat:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Raloxiphine (Evista) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used primarily to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It helps to maintain bone density and reduce the risk of fractures by mimicking the effects of estrogen on bone tissue. It is not indicated for the treatment of migraines, hypertension, or heart disease.

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