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corkyiscool3328

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A primigravida of 28 years is admitted to the antepartum unit with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that:
 
  a. this condition is caused by psychogenic factors.
  b. she should be assessed for signs of dehydration and starvation.
  c. the treatment is similar to that for morning sickness.
  d. she should be isolated from her family.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a 4-year-old boy with a broken arm and an infected laceration from a fall. The nurse notes a significant elevation in the child's heart rate. Which intervention would be least appropriate?
 
  A) Administering antipyretics as ordered for fever
  B) Using a defibrillator to reduce the heart rate
  C) Administering analgesics to reduce pain
  D) Allowing the parents to comfort the child


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yasmin

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

B
The etiology of hyperemesis gravidarum is unknown, but dehydration and starvation are the major complications.

Answer to Question 2

B


corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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