A nurse is planning to administer misoprostol 50 mcg intravaginally for cervical ripening to a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation. Available is misoprostol 200 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["0.25"]

Desired dose = 50 mcg
Available = 200 mcg per tablet

Number of tablets = Desired dose ÷ Available dose
= 50 ÷ 200
= 0.25 tablets

Answer: 0.25 tablets

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Erb-Duchenne palsy involves injury to the upper brachial plexus, resulting in weakness or paralysis of the affected arm and an absent Moro reflex on that side.
B. Cleft palate is unrelated to Erb-Duchenne palsy.
C. The Babinski reflex is a neurological test of the lower limbs and is not affected by this condition.
D. Difficulty sucking and swallowing is not typical of Erb-Duchenne palsy but may be related to other cranial nerve injuries.

A. "Plan to spend individual time with your preschooler." B. "Move your preschooler from their crib to a bed the day before the baby comes home." C. "Ensure that your preschooler sees you holding the baby during the initial encounter" D. "Avoid bringing your preschooler to prenatal visits."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Spending individual time with the preschooler helps reduce feelings of jealousy and promotes security during the transition.
B. Moving the child too close to the arrival of the new baby can increase stress; it’s better to make such changes well in advance.
C. The preschooler might feel excluded or jealous if they see the parent holding the baby first; it is better to prepare them beforehand.
D. Including the preschooler in prenatal visits can help them feel involved and less anxious about the new sibling.

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A nurse is assessing a newborn who has Erb-Duchenne palsy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer is A

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A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is antepartum. The client expresses concern about preparing their preschooler for a new sibling. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer is A

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