How many prescription pads should each doctor have to ensure office security?

You are caring for a woman in labor. She has had three previous deliveries and states that her contractions are approximately 3 minutes apart. Physical exam reveals a bulging of tissue at the vaginal opening with each contraction; however, the baby's head is not yet visible. You should:

A) encourage the mother to breathe and transport. B) prepare for imminent delivery. C) place the mother in the knee-chest position. D) perform an internal exam to see how much the cervix is dilated.

What is the most common sign associated with the transient glottic edema or vocal cord inflam-mation that follows extubation?

a. Difficulty in swallowing b. Wheezing c. Orthopnea d. Hoarseness