A nurse is caring for a client who is 4hr postpartum and is experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The priority action for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock is to restore circulating volume. Inserting a second IV using a 22-gauge catheter would allow for rapid administration of IV fluids to help restore blood volume and improve circulation. This intervention is crucial in managing hypovolemic shock to prevent further complications and stabilize the client's condition. Administering indomethacin, inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, or administering oxygen, while potentially necessary in some cases, are not the immediate priority in managing hypovolemic shock.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate are due to umbilical cord compression. These decelerations are characterized by an abrupt decrease in the fetal heart rate that is variable in duration, depth, and timing in relation to the uterine contraction. They can signify compression of the umbilical cord leading to transient interruption of fetal oxygen supply. It is essential for the nurse to promptly identify variable decelerations and take appropriate actions to alleviate the compression, such as repositioning the client to relieve pressure on the cord.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Folic acid is essential for preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida during early fetal development.

Correct Answer: C

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Correct Answer: B

Rationale: hCG is a hormone secreted by the fertilized egg shortly after implantation. It signals the body to maintain the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone essential for sustaining the early stages of pregnancy.