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OMSB Exam OMSB_OEN Topic 7 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for OMSB's OMSB_OEN exam
Question #: 24
Topic #: 7
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A 37 weeks pregnant woman presents with labor-like pain. She has mild uterine contractions (2-3 contractions in 10 minutes). On abdominal palpation, the nurse notes the fetus lie is transverse. The nurse reported to the doctor who confirm the malpresentation via an ultrasound.

The immediate nursing action is to:

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In a 24-month-old child with hydrocephalus, later signs of the condition include frontal bossing, which is the prominent, protruding forehead caused by the enlargement of the frontal bone. This is a characteristic feature of chronic hydrocephalus. Bulging fontanels, separated sutures, and dilated scalp veins are typically earlier signs of hydrocephalus seen in younger infants before the cranial sutures close. As the child ages, frontal bossing becomes more apparent due to prolonged intracranial pressure.


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Titus
4 days ago
But shouldn't we also monitor the progress of labor before deciding on cesarean section?
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Yesenia
5 days ago
I agree with Kiera, the fetus lie being transverse is a concern.
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Kiera
12 days ago
I think we should prepare for cesarean section.
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