A woman in preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation receives Dexamethasone intramularly. The purpose of this pharmacologic treatment is to:
Select one:
Stimulate fetal surfactant production
Maintain adequate maternal respiratory effort and ventilation during magnesium sulfate therapy
Suppress uterine contractions
Reduce maternal and fetal tachycardia
The Correct Answer is A
a. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that is given to women at risk of preterm delivery to stimulate fetal lung maturation and surfactant production.
b. Dexamethasone is not used for this purpose.
c. Dexamethasone is not used to suppress uterine contractions.
d. Dexamethasone is not used to reduce maternal and fetal tachycardia.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
a. Massaging the client's back can help to close the "gate" for pain signals to reach the brain according to the Gate control theory of pain.
b. Administering analgesic medications addresses pain but does not directly apply the principles of the Gate control theory.
c. Placing the client on a supine position does not specifically address pain control according to the Gate control theory.
d. Repositioning onto her left side may be done for fetal well-being but does not directly apply the principles of the Gate control theory.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
a. Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and do not require admission to the labor and delivery unit.
b. Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and do not require bed rest.
c. This is the most appropriate action as Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and may occur throughout the pregnancy.
d. Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and do not require contact with the health care provider.
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