The laboring primiparous patient with meconium-stained amniotic ...

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The laboring primiparous patient with meconium-stained amniotic fluid asks the nurse why the fetal monitor is necessary, as she finds the belt uncomfortable. Which response by the nurse is most important? The monitor:
 
  1. Is necessary so we can see how your labor is progressing.
  2. Will prevent complications from the meconium in your fluid.
  3. Helps us to see how the baby is tolerating labor.
  4. Can be removed, and oxygen given instead.

Question 2

The charge nurse is providing an in-service for the nurses on the obstetrical unit about complementary and alternative medicine as it relates to conventional medicine. Which statement from a nurse indicates an understanding of the topic?
 
  1. The therapies of conventional medicine treat symptoms and illness, whereas complementary and alternative medicine emphasizes wellness..
  2. Conventional medicine only needs to be used in life-saving situations..
  3. The goal of conventional therapy is to heal the patient's spirit, mind, and body..
  4. Complementary and alternative medicine is not concerned with nutrition and food preparation..

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The fetal monitor does not help visualize labor progress.
Rationale 2: The fetal monitor does not prevent complications such as meconium aspiration syndrome.
Rationale 3: Fetal monitoring is done to assess how the baby is tolerating labor.
Rationale 4: Oxygen is an appropriate intervention for late decelerations, but no information is given about the fetal heart rate.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: This is a true statement. Complementary and alternative medicine emphasizes wellness, rather than treatment.
Rationale 2: This is not true. Conventional medicine can be used in all levels of wellness and illness.
Rationale 3: It is the goal of complementary and alternative therapy to heal the patient's spirit, mind, and body.
Rationale 4: Complementary and alternative therapies are concerned with nutrition, hydration, dietary supplements, and food preparation.