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corkyiscool3328

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What is the purpose of amniocentesis for the patient hospitalized at 34 weeks with pregnancy-induced hypertension?
 
  a. Identification of abnormal fetal cells
  b. Detection of metabolic disorders
  c. Determination of fetal lung maturity
  d. Identification of sex of the fetus

Question 2

A postpartum client has inflamed hemorrhoids. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
 
  1. Encourage Sitz baths.
  2. Position the client in the supine position.
  3. Avoid stool softeners.
  4. Decrease fluid intake.



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Answer to Question 1

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A Identification of abnormal cells is done during the early portion of the pregnancy.
B The test is done in the early portion of the pregnancy if the metabolic disorder is
genetic.
C During the third trimester, amniocentesis is most often performed to determine
fetal lung maturity. In pregnancy-induced hypertension, preterm delivery may be
necessary because of changes in placental perfusion.
D Amniocentesis is done early in the pregnancy to do genetic studies and determine
the sex.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Encouraging Sitz baths is the correct approach because moist heat decreases inflammation and provides for comfort.
2. Positioning the client in a supine position would just increase the pressure on the hemorrhoids.
3. Avoiding stool softeners would put the client at risk for constipation and increase the likelihood of increased inflammation.
4. Decreasing fluid intake would put the client at risk for constipation and would be contraindicated in reducing inflammation.




corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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