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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl who has been hospitalized for over a week with severe burns. Which of the following would be a priority intervention to help satisfy this preschool child's basic needs?
 
  A) Encourage friends to visit as often as possible.
  B) Suggest that a family member be present with her 24 hours a day.
  C) Explain necessary procedures in simple language that she will understand.
  D) Allow her to make choices about her meals and activities as much as permitted.

Question 2

During the active phase of labor, many women:
 
  a. are sociable and excited, but cooperative.
  b. begin to experience the urge to push.
  c. lose control and are irritable.
  d. request pain medication.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D
During the active phase of labor, contraction intensity and discomfort increase to the point where women often request pain medication.


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