This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A new admission to the labor and delivery unit asks whether she can have something to eat or drink. ... (Read 84 times)

Tirant22

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jun 28, 2018
A new admission to the labor and delivery unit asks whether she can have something to eat or drink. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. Certainly. I will order you a light meal.
  b. All women in labor are kept NPO until delivery.
  c. If you drink a lot of liquids, you will not have to have an IV.
  d. Let's check your orders. You may be able to have ice chips and liquids.

Question 2

During labor, a woman's bladder should be assessed at least every 2 hours because:
 
  a. An empty bladder suggests kidney failure.
  b. Bladder fullness indicates adequate hydration.
  c. A full bladder may interfere with labor progress.
  d. The woman may be unable to tell whether the bladder is full.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

abctaiwan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 355
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Oral fluids and ice chips may be allowed. Food is limited to reduce the risk of vomiting, which is common in the active and transitional stages of labor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A full bladder may affect contractions and delay the progress of labor.


Tirant22

  • Member
  • Posts: 532
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

EAN94

  • Member
  • Posts: 307
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Unit of blood. Unit of blood.
Stages of labor. Stages of labor.
How to evaluate angles using cosine, special triangles, the unit circle (Part 2) How to evaluate angles using cosine, special triangles, the unit circle (Part 2)
Biosynthesis of the repeating oligosaccharide unit of the O antigen of Salmonella typhimurium Biosynthesis of the repeating oligosaccharide unit of the O antigen of Salmonella typhimurium
Prioritization of Admission, Discharge, and Triage of Acutely III Patients in an ICU Prioritization of Admission, Discharge, and Triage of Acutely III Patients in an ICU
Orientation and structure of a nephron, the functional unit of the kidney. Orientation and structure of a nephron, the functional unit of the kidney.
Video: Random alignment at Metaphase I Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library