The patient who is in her third trimester of pregnancy asks the ...

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The patient who is in her third trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse whether hydrotherapy might help her. The nurse explains that hydrotherapy makes use of: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Hot and cold compresses.
  2. Different types of bathing.
  3. Biofeedback.
  4. Reflexology.
  5. Therapeutic Touch.

Question 2

The client has delivered her first child at 37 weeks. The nurse would describe this to the client as what type of delivery?
 
  1. Preterm
  2. Postterm
  3. Early term
  4. Near term

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Answer to Question 1

1,2
Rationale 1: Hot and cold compresses are a part of hydrotherapy.
Rationale 2: Baths such as sitz baths and saunas are a part of hydrotherapy.
Rationale 3: Biofeedback is not a componenet of hydrotherapy.
Rationale 4: Reflexology is not a part of hydrotherapy.
Rationale 5: Therapeutic Touch is not a part of hydrotherapy.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Early term births extend from 37 to 38 weeks' gestation.

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