The nurse understands that a potential benefit of oral rehydration solution (ORS) in children with diarrhea is the:

Increased risk of vomiting

Alleviation of diarrhea symptoms

Decreased levels of electrolytes

Increased risk of dehydration

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Increased risk of vomiting – Incorrect; ORS does not increase vomiting risk. It is given in small amounts to prevent vomiting.

B. Alleviation of diarrhea symptoms – Incorrect; ORS does not stop diarrhea, but it prevents dehydration.

C. Decreased levels of electrolytes – Incorrect; ORS helps restore electrolytes, not decrease them.

D. Increased risk of dehydration – Incorrect; ORS prevents dehydration, which is its primary purpose.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. G3 T0 P0 A2 L0 – Correct, as she has had three pregnancies (including the current one), no term or preterm births, two miscarriages, and no living children.
B. G3 T0 P0 A3 L0 – Incorrect, as she has had two miscarriages, not three.
C. G3 T1 P2 A0 L4 – Incorrect, as she has had no term or preterm births and no living children.
D. G3 T1 P2 A0 L0 – Incorrect, as she has had no term or preterm births.

A. "This monitor gives me information related to fetal heart rate fluctuations during your labor." B. "This monitor measures the intensity and frequency of your contractions so I can observe labor progress." C. "This monitor allows me to observe your labor progress. By observing the pattern, I can tell how strong your contractions are." D. "This monitor provides me with information related to the duration and frequency of your contractions."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "This monitor gives me information related to fetal heart rate fluctuations during your labor." – Incorrect; the TOCO does not monitor fetal heart rate; the fetal heart rate is detected using a Doppler or fetal scalp electrode.

B. "This monitor measures the intensity and frequency of your contractions so I can observe labor progress." – Incorrect; the TOCO can measure frequency and duration, but not intensity (which requires an intrauterine pressure catheter).

C. "This monitor allows me to observe your labor progress. By observing the pattern, I can tell how strong your contractions are." – Incorrect; TOCO does not measure contraction strength, only duration and frequency.

D. "This monitor provides me with information related to the duration and frequency of your contractions." – Correct; a TOCO detects and records contraction frequency and duration, but not intensity.

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Correct Answer is A

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