NCLEX-RN
Maternity RN NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A multigravid client is admitted at 4-cm dilation and requesting pain medication. The nurse gives the client Nubain 15 mg and Phenergan 25 mg slow I.V. push. Within 5 minutes, the client tells the nurse she feels like she needs to have a bowel movement. The nurse should first:
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Rationale: A sudden urge to have a bowel movement in labor often indicates rapid progression to full dilation or fetal descent. A vaginal examination confirms dilation and station to guide next steps (e.g., preparing for delivery). Naloxone, preparation, or documentation are premature without assessment.
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