The healthcare provider prescribed triazolam 500 mcg for a client with insomnia. The pharmacy supplies triazolam in 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.)

A. Alert the charge nurse to the patient's condition: While it may be necessary to notify the charge nurse depending on the severity of the situation, the priority action is to address the immediate cause of the tachysystolic or tetanic contractions by turning off the oxytocin.

B. Reposition the fetal monitor transducers: Repositioning the transducers may be helpful for improving the quality of fetal heart rate monitoring but does not address the underlying issue of excessive uterine contractions and fetal distress.

C. Turn off the oxytocin infusion: The first action in response to tachysystolic or tetanic contractions and variable decelerations is to turn off the oxytocin infusion. Overstimulation of the uterus with oxytocin can cause uterine hyperstimulation, leading to fetal distress, and stopping the infusion can help resolve this.

D. Decrease the rate of the oxytocin infusion: Decreasing the oxytocin rate is less effective than completely turning off the infusion in the case of excessive contractions and fetal decelerations. Stopping the infusion entirely addresses the issue more directly.

A. Obtain a baseline complete blood count: While a complete blood count (CBC) may be important for some procedures, it is not a priority for amniocentesis unless there are signs of infection or complications.

B. Review maternal Rh factor status: Rh factor status is not the highest priority in preparation for an amniocentesis. The most immediate concern is ensuring that the client has access to intravenous (IV) access if necessary during the procedure.

C. Provide family support: While providing emotional support is important, the immediate priority is ensuring that the client is medically prepared for the amniocentesis, including having an IV line in place for possible medication administration or fluid needs.

D. Initiate a saline lock: The highest priority is ensuring that the client has a saline lock in place, as this provides access for medication administration or fluids, should complications arise. This ensures the client is medically prepared for any immediate needs during the amniocentesis.