The nurse is obtaining information from a pregnant client. Which ...

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The nurse is obtaining information from a pregnant client. Which of the following pieces of information would indicate this client is at risk for preterm labor?
 
  A. The client smokes two packs per day and delivered her last child at 34 weeks.
   B. The client has group B streptococcus in her urine, and is primiparous.
   C. The client had congenital hip dysplasia as a child and is 15 pounds overweight.
   D. The client lives in a second-floor apartment without stairs, and walks to work.

Question 2

The nurse is supervising care by a new graduate nurse who is working with a couple who have experienced a stillbirth. Which statement made by the new nurse indicates that further instruction is necessary?
 
  1. I should stay out of their room as much as possible.
  2. The parents might express their grief differently from each other.
  3. My role is to help the family communicate and cope.
  4. Hopelessness might be expressed by this family.

[braelync]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

1
Explanation: 1. Families experiencing perinatal loss need support. The nurse should stay with the couple so they do not feel alone and isolated; however, cues that the couple wants to be alone should be assessed continuously.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[helenmarkerine]

Excellent