After delivery, you note some blood oozing from the mother's vagina. The sanitary pads that you placed between her legs continue to become soaked. Your next action would be to:
A) transport with lights and sirens.
B) insert sterile gauze into the vaginal canal.
C) perform a uterine massage.
D) place the mother on her left side.
C
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a. Massage for type II diabetes is contraindicated. b. Suggest that the client refrain from eating a meal within 2 to 3 hours before treatment. c. Keep sugar, juice, or the client's glucose tablets readily available in the event of a hypoglycemic episode. d. No massage considerations exist.
A 75 year old man has generalized weakness and chest pain. He has a bottle of prescribed nitroglycerin and he states that he has not taken any of his medication. After initiating oxygen therapy, you should next
A. apply the AED and prepare the patient for immediate transport B. perform a detailed physical examination to located any other problems. C. contact medical control for permission to assist the patient with his nitroglycerin. D. complete a focused physical examination, including obtaining baseline vital signs.