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schs14

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on: Jun 27, 2018
After an assessment, a pregnant patient asks the nurse questions about her changing uterus and body. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for the patient at this time?
 
  A) Anxiety related to being pregnant
  B) Ineffective coping related to being pregnant
  C) Health-seeking behaviors related to reproductive functioning
  D) Disturbance in body image related to body changes with pregnancy

Question 2

Blood pressure 76/43 mm Hg
 
  What will be an ideal response?


mbcrismon

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The patient is asking questions related to reproductive functioning which indicates health-seeking behaviors. The patient's questions do not indicate that the patient is experiencing anxiety, ineffective coping, or a disturbance in body image.

Answer to Question 2

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Nurses who care for newborns are responsible for assessment of their physical condition. An understanding of the newborn's normal adaptation to extrauterine life will enable the nurse to recognize deviations from normal.


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