When a woman who is experiencing a multiple fetal pregnancy asks, ...

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When a woman who is experiencing a multiple fetal pregnancy asks, What are the chances of having an uncomplicated pregnancy? the nurse answers with which statement?
 
  1. The perinatal mortality rate for monoamniotic siblings is 50.
  2. Twins are less likely to have complications than are singleton births.
  3. Primiparous women pregnant with twins are less likely to develop complications.
  4. Spontaneously conceived twins are less likely to develop complications.

Question 2

In counseling a newly pregnant gravida 1 at 8 weeks' twin gestation, the nurse teaches the woman about the need for increased caloric intake. The nurse would tell the woman that the minimum recommended intake should be:
 
  1. 2,500 kcal and 120 grams protein.
  2. 3,000 kcal and 150 grams protein.
  3. 3,500 kcal and 175 grams protein.
  4. 4,000 kcal and 190 grams protein.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The perinatal mortality rate for monoamniotic siblings is 1032.
Rationale 2: Twins are more likely to have complications than are singleton births.
Rationale 3: Primiparous women with twin pregnancies are more likely to develop complications.
Rationale 4: This is true. Spontaneously conceived twins are less likely to develop complications.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is less than recommended for a twin-gestation pregnancy.
Rationale 2: This is less than recommended for a twin-gestation pregnancy.
Rationale 3: This is the recommended caloric and protein intake in a twin-gestation pregnancy.
Rationale 4: This is more than recommended for a twin-gestation pregnancy.

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[amandalm]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it