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deesands

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The nurse has noticed a change in the type of care needed to support maternal and child health issues. What does the nurse realize as reasons for the changes in care? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Smaller families
  B) Less domestic violence
  C) More employed mothers
  D) Stable home environments
  E) More single-parent families

Question 2

When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum psychosis, one of the main concerns is that she may
 
  a. Have outbursts of anger
  b. Neglect her hygiene
  c. Harm her infant
  d. Lose interest in her husband



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
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Nursing care for maternal and child is changing because families are smaller, more mothers are employed out of the home, and there are more single-parent families. There is an increase in domestic violence, and families are less stable and more mobile, which influences homelessness.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A Although outbursts of anger is a symptom is attributable to PPD, the major
concern would be the potential of harm to herself or to her infant.
B Neglect of personal hygiene is symptom is attributable to PPD; however, the
major concern would be the potential of harm to herself or to her infant.
C Thoughts of harm to one's self or the infant are among the most serious
symptoms of PPD and require immediate assessment and intervention.
D Although this patient is likely to lose interest in her spouse, the major concern is
the potential of harm to herself or to her infant.



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