Author Question: In caring for pregnant patients, the nurse realizes that information on conventional, complementary, ... (Read 69 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In caring for pregnant patients, the nurse realizes that information on conventional, complementary, and alternative medicine is:

1. Obtained at the medical office if the physician feels it is appropriate.
2. Best obtained from family and friends who have already experienced a situation.
3. Readily obtainable on the Internet.
4. Best passed on by word of mouth.

Question 2

A client's labor has progressed so rapidly that a precipitous birth is occurring. What should the nurse do?

1. Go to the nurse's station and immediately call the physician.
2. Run to the delivery room for an emergency birth pack.
3. Stay with the client and ask auxiliary personnel for assistance.
4. Hold back the infant's head forcibly until the physician arrives for the delivery.

TheNamesImani · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale 1: Even though information can be obtained at the medical office, a nurse does not need permission from a physician.
Rationale 2: Consulting family and friends is not the best way to obtain accurate information.
Rationale 3: With the onset of computers, iPods, and smartphones, information is readily available constantly and quickly.
Rationale 4: Word of mouth is not the best way to obtain accurate information.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 3. If birth is imminent, the nurse must not leave the client alone.