Author Question: Which is an appropriate nursing measure when a baby has an unexpected defect? a. Remove the baby ... (Read 61 times)

Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which is an appropriate nursing measure when a baby has an unexpected defect?

a. Remove the baby from the delivery area immediately.
b. Inform the parents immediately that something is wrong.
c. Tell the parents that the baby has to go to the nursery immediately.
d. Explain the defect and show the baby to the parents as soon as possible.

Question 2

When the nurse is alone with a battered client, the client seems extremely anxious and says, It was all my fault. The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that. Which is the best response by the nurse?

a. No one deserves to be hurt. It's not your fault. How can I help you?
b. What else do you do that makes him angry enough to hurt you?
c. He will never find out what we talk about. Don't worry. We're here to help you.
d. You have to remember that he is frustrated and angry, so he takes it out on you.

Tonny · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Parents experience less anxiety when they are told about the defect as early as possible and are allowed to touch and hold the baby. The parents should be able to touch and hold the baby as soon as possible. The nurse should not take the baby away; this would raise anxiety levels of the parents. They should be told about the defect and allowed to see the baby.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse should stress that the client is not at fault. Asking what the woman did to make him angry enough to hurt the client is placing the blame on the woman. The nurse cannot promise that the batterer will not learn of the conversation. Often the batterer will find out about the conversation. Explaining the batterer's actions is placing the blame on the woman and finding excuses for the batterer.