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charchew

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on: Jun 27, 2018
In which situation would a D&C be indicated?
 
  a. Complete abortion at 8 weeks
  b. Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks
  c. Threatened abortion at 6 weeks
  d. Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 12-year-old girl with a severe peanut allergy. The girl's parents are upset because the school does not permit her to carry her EpiPen with her. It must remain in the school's office as per school regulations.
 
  How should the nurse respond?
  A) She is allowed by law to carry her EpiPen with her; I will talk to school authorities.
  B) Let's file an action plan and keep it in the school office in the event of anaphylaxis.
  C) Make sure she wears a medical alert bracelet so that school staff know she has allergies.
  D) I will be happy to train school authorities and staff to recognize anaphylaxis.


juicepod

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
D&C is used to remove the products of conception from the uterus and can be used safely until week 14 of gestation.
If all the products of conception have been passed (complete abortion), a D&C is not used.
D&C is used to remove the products of conception from the uterus and can be done safely until week 14 of gestation.
If the pregnancy is still viable (threatened abortion), a D&C is not used.

Answer to Question 2

A


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