The nurse is preparing to administer IM Oxytocin (Pitocin) t…

The nurse is preparing to administer IM Oxytocin (Pitocin) to the client following delivery of the placenta to prevent uterine atony.  The order calls for 5 units to be administered.  The medication comes in a 10 unit/5ml vial.  How many mL will the nurse prepare to administer?

The nurse received report about a client in labor.  The clie…

The nurse received report about a client in labor.  The client’s assessment findings include: last vaginal examination the cervix was dilated 3cm, effaced 30%, contractions are 22 minutes apart, and last 20 seconds.  The nurse’s interpretation is that the client is in which stage of labor?