A woman telephones her health care provider and reports that her ...

[jparksx]

A woman telephones her health care provider and reports that her water just broke.. Which suggestion by the nurse would be most appropriate?
 
  A) Call us back when you start having contractions..
  B) Come to the clinic or emergency department for an evaluation..
  C) Drink 3 to 4 glasses of water and lie down..
  D) Come in as soon as you feel the urge to push..

Question 2

The nurse has identified the diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition for a pregnant patient. Which assessment data did the nurse use to identify this diagnosis for the patient?
 
  A) Patient eats salads at least twice a day.
  B) Patient does not like potatoes or bread.
  C) Patient eats red meat several times a week.
  D) Patient does not want to gain any weight while pregnant.

[Hikerman221]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
When the amniotic sac ruptures, the barrier to infection is gone and there is the danger of cord prolapse if engagement has not occurred. Therefore, the nurse should suggest that the woman come in for an evaluation. Calling back when contractions start, drinking water, and lying down are inappropriate because of the increased risk for infection and cord prolapse. Telling the client to wait until she feels the urge to push is inappropriate because this occurs during the second stage of labor.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Not wanting to gain weight while pregnant could lead to imbalanced nutrition for both the mother and developing fetus. Eating salads and red meat will not lead to imbalanced nutrition. Avoiding potatoes and bread will not lead to imbalanced nutrition.