Author Question: The nerve block used in labor that provides anesthesia to the lower vagina and perineum is called ... (Read 62 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nerve block used in labor that provides anesthesia to the lower vagina and perineum is called a(n)

a. Epidural
b. Pudendal
c. Local
d. Spinal block

Question 2

A nurse is assessing an 11-month-old infant, and notes that the infant's height and weight are at the 5th percentile on the growth chart.

Family history reveals that the two siblings are at the 50th percentile for height and at the 75th percentile for weight. Psychosocial history reveals that the parents are separated and are planning to divorce. Which of these nursing diagnoses takes priority? 1. Alteration in growth pattern related to parental anxiety
2. Alteration in growth pattern secondary to familial short stature
3. Nutritional intake: excessive secondary to maternal feeding patterns
4. At risk for constitutional growth delay as related to decreased appetite

ryrychapman11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A An epidural provides anesthesia for the uterus, perineum, and legs.
B A pudendal block anesthetizes the lower vagina and perineum to provide
anesthesia for an episiotomy and use of low forceps if needed.
C A local provides anesthesia for the perineum at the site of the episiotomy.
D A spinal block provides anesthesia for the uterus, perineum, and down the legs.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. The scenario reveals parental anxiety due to marital problems. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is alteration in growth patterns related to parental anxiety.
2. There are no data that indicate familial short stature.
3. Since height and weight are at the 5th percentile, there is no indication of increased nutritional intake.
4. This infant is not at risk for constitutional growth delay.