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Title: The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypotonic labor dysfunction. What will the nurse ...
Post by: Javi42078 on Feb 6, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypotonic labor dysfunction. What will the nurse expect when caring for this patient?
 
  a. Elevated uterine resting tone
  b. Painful and poorly coordinated contractions
  c. Implementation of fluid restriction
  d. Use of frequent position changes


Title: The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypotonic labor dysfunction. What will the nurse ...
Post by: estebanukes on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: D
A woman with hypotonic labor dysfunction will be encouraged to change position frequently to enhance contractions. With hypotonic labor uterine resting tone is decreased and IV fluids are increased. Painful and poorly coordinated contractions occur with hypertonic labor.