The client’s uterine contractions are hypotonic. The nurses top priority with hypotonic contractions during the intrapartal period is:
a. Pain relief
b. Psychological support
c. Monitoring the lochia for possible bleeding
d. Infection control
Answer: D.
When the contractions are hypotonic, the length of labor is increased. When the cervix is dilated for a long period of time, both the uterus and fetus are at greater risk of infection. Hypotonic contractions are not exceedingly painful because of their lack of intensity. Monitoring of bleeding through evaluation of lochia is done during the postpartum period not the intrapartum period.
a. Pain relief
b. Psychological support
c. Monitoring the lochia for possible bleeding
d. Infection control
Answer: D.
When the contractions are hypotonic, the length of labor is increased. When the cervix is dilated for a long period of time, both the uterus and fetus are at greater risk of infection. Hypotonic contractions are not exceedingly painful because of their lack of intensity. Monitoring of bleeding through evaluation of lochia is done during the postpartum period not the intrapartum period.
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