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A pregnant woman admitted to the labor and birth suite undergoes rapid HIV testing and is found to be HIV-positive. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include when developing a plan of care for this woman? (Select all that apply.) A) Administration of penicillin G at the onset of labor B) Avoidance of scalp electrodes for fetal monitoring C) Refraining from obtaining fetal scalp blood for pH testing D) Administering zidovudine at the onset of labor. E) Electing for the us...

ANS: D Preparation allows the woman to rehearse for labor and to learn new skills to cope with the pain of labor and the expected behavioral changes. Childbirth preparation does not guarantee a pain-free labor. A woman should be prepared for pain and anesthesia-analgesia realistically. Friends and families can be an important source of support if they convey realistic information about labor pain. Women will not always achieve their desired level of pain control by using nonpharmacologic method...

A woman in her 40th week of pregnancy calls the nurse at the clinic and says she's not sure whether she is in true or false labor. Which statement by the client would lead the nurse to suspect that the woman is experiencing false labor? A) "I'm feeling contractions mostly in my back." B) "My contractions are about 6 minutes apart and regular." C) "The contractions slow down when I walk around." D) "If I try to talk to my partner during a contraction, I can...

allele - correct answer which is one or two or more alternative versions of a gene at a given position or locus on a chromosome that imparts the same characteristics on that gene blastocyst - correct answer within the morula, an off-center, fluid-filled space appears, transforming it into a hollow ball of cells embryonic stage - correct answer *begins at day 15 after conception and continues through week 8 *basic structures of all major body and the main external features are completed; i...

Which comfort measure should the nurse utilize a laboring woman to relax? A: recommend frequent position changes B: palpate her filling bladder every 15 minutes C: offer warm wet cloths to use on the client's face and neck D: keep the room lights lit so the client and her coach can see everything - correct answer A: recommend frequent position changes Frequent maternal position changes reduce the discomfort from constant pressure and promote fetal descent. A full bladder intensifies ...

Which suggestion is most helpful for the pregnant patient who is experiencing heartburn? A: drink plenty of fluids at bedtime B: eat only three meals a day so the stomach is empty between meals C: drink coffee or orange juice immediately on arising in the morning D: use Tums or Rolaids to obtain relief, as directed by the health care provider. - correct answer D: use Tums or Rolaids to obtain relief, as directed by the health care provider Antacids high in calcium (e.g., Tums, Rolaids) ...

Maternal Assessment During Labor & Birth - correct answer Maternal status: -Vital signs -Pain (0-10) -Vaginal examination for baseline ---Cervical dilation ---Effacement ---Membrane status-can take pH in area with nitrozene paper to test for true amniotic fluid ---Fetal descent ---Presentation -Uterine contractions -Leopold's maneuvers First Stage of Labor: Admission Assessment - correct answer Fetal assessment Lab studies Routine: urinalysis, CBC, blood type, Rh facto...

A primary care provider's orders indicate that a surgical consent form needs to be signed. Since the nurse was not present when the primary care provider discussed the surgical procedure, which statement best illustrates the nurse fulfilling the client advocate role? - correct answer What were you told about the procedure you are going to have? Although the client refused the procedure, the nurse insisted and inserted a nasogastric tube in the right nostril. The nurse has committed which o...

The nurse is caring for a new older adult client who speaks a foreign language and who does not speak English. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when conducting the health history portion of the assessment? A. Having a medical translator available during the health history B. Speaking in a loud tone when addressing the client C. Asking the client's adult son to translate during the assessment D. Providing the client with educational materials that are written in English - correct...

1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on: 1 Psychological needs 2 A maximal level of wellness 3 Health maintenance and restoration 4 Interpersonal interactions with the client - correct answer 3 Health maintenance and restoration 2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the appropriate accrediting commission coun...