When describing childbirth education to a pregnant woman and her ...

[strangeaffliction]

When describing childbirth education to a pregnant woman and her partner, the nurse emphasizes that the primary goal of these classes is to:
 
  A) Equip a couple with the knowledge to experience a pain-free childbirth
  B) Provide knowledge and skills to actively participate in birth
  C) Eliminate anxiety so that they can have an uncomplicated birth
  D) Empower the couple to totally control the birth process

Question 2

A 6-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with burns. The nurse notes black sputum. What is the priority nursing intervention?
 
  A) Obtain a brief history.
  B) Elicit a description of the burn.
  C) Obtain an in-depth history.
  D) Obtain a brief history, evaluate the child, and provide emergency care.

[nmyers]

Answer to Question 1

B
Response:
The primary focus of childbirth education is to provide information and support to clients and their families to foster a more active role in the upcoming birth. Some methods of childbirth education focus on pain-free childbirth. Information provided in childbirth education classes helps to minimize anxiety and provide the couple with control over the situation, but elimination of anxiety or total control is unrealistic.

Answer to Question 2

D
Response:
Carbonaceous (black-colored) sputum is a sign of potential airway injury due to smoke inhalation. Therefore, the nurse should obtain a brief history while simultaneously evaluating the child and providing emergency care. If the burn does not pose an immediate life-threatening risk, the nurse would obtain an in-depth history and elicit a description of the burn.

[strangeaffliction]

Correct answers!

[nmyers]

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