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bclement10

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A client has just been admitted to the labor and delivery unit. She is having mild contractions every 15 minutes that last 30 seconds. The client wants to have a medication-free birth.
 
  When discussing alternatives to medication use, the nurse should be sure the client understands that: A. In order to respect her wishes, the nurse will make certain that no medication will be given.
   B. The use of pain relief will allow the client to have a more enjoyable birth experience.
   C. The use of medications can allow the client and her partner to rest and be less fatigued for the birth.
   D. Maternal pain and stress can have a more adverse effect on the fetus than a small amount of analgesia.

Question 2

The primiparous client is being admitted to the birthing unit. As the nurse begins the assessment, the client's partner asks why the baby's heart rate is going to be monitored. After the explanation, the client's partner makes a statement.
 
  Which statement indicates a need for further teaching? A. The baby's heart rate will vary between 110 and 160.
   B. The heart rate is monitored to see if the baby is tolerating labor.
   C. By listening to the heart, we can tell the gender of the baby.
   D. After listening to the heart rate you will contact the midwife.



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jennafosdick

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C




bclement10

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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