Which statement about multifetal pregnancy is NOT accurate? a. ...

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Which statement about multifetal pregnancy is NOT accurate?
 
  a. The expectant mother often develops anemia because the fetuses have a greater demand for iron.
  b. Twin pregnancies come to term with the same frequency as single pregnancies.
  c. The mother should be counseled to increase her nutritional intake and gain more weight.
  d. Backache and varicose veins often are more pronounced.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn who has been exposed to HIV how to care for the newborn at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse emphasize? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Proper handwashing techniques
  2. Provide three feedings per day.
  3. Place soiled diapers in a sealed plastic bag.
  4. Cleanse the diaper changing area with a 1:10 bleach solution after each diaper change.
  5. Rectal temperatures are preferred.
  Correct

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Answer to Question 1

B

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A A woman with a multifetal pregnancy often develops anemia, suffers more or worse backache, and needs to gain more weight. Counseling is needed to help her adjust to these conditions.
B Twin pregnancies often end in prematurity. Serious efforts should be made to bring the pregnancy to term.
C A woman with a multifetal pregnancy often develops anemia, suffers more or worse backache, and needs to gain more weight. Counseling is needed to help her adjust to these conditions.
D A woman with a multifetal pregnancy often develops anemia, suffers more or worse backache, and needs to gain more weight. Counseling is needed to help her adjust to these conditions.

Answer to Question 2

1; 3; 4
Rationale:
1. The nurse should instruct the parents on proper handwashing techniques, on proper disposal of soiled diapers, and on cleansing the diaper changing area with a bleach solution after each diaper change
2. Small, frequent meals are recommended.
3. The nurse should instruct the parents on proper handwashing techniques, on proper disposal of soiled diapers, and on cleansing the diaper changing area with a bleach solution after each diaper change
4. The nurse should instruct the parents on proper handwashing techniques, on proper disposal of soiled diapers, and on cleansing the diaper changing area with a bleach solution after each diaper change
5. Taking rectal temperatures is to be avoided because it could stimulate diarrhea.