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dalyningkenk · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Regarding advanced roles of nursing, which statement is true with regard to clinical practice?

a. Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) can assist with childbirth care in the hospital setting.
b. Clinical nurse specialists provide primary care to obstetric clients.
c. Neonatal nurse practitioners provide emergency care in the postbirth setting to high-risk infants.
d. A certified nurse midwife (CNM) is not considered to be an advanced practice nurse.

Question 2

Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse set as a priority for a laboring client?

a. Risk for anxiety related to upcoming birth
b. Risk for imbalanced nutrition related to NPO status
c. Risk for altered family processes related to new addition to the family
d. Risk for injury (maternal) related to altered sensations and positional or physical changes

Danny Ewald · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Neonatal NPs provide care for the high-risk neonate in the birth room and in the neonatal intensive care unit, as needed. FNPs do not participate in childbirth care but can take care of uncomplicated pregnancies and postbirth care outside of the hospital setting. CNSs work in hospital settings but do not provide primary care services to clients. A CNM is an advanced practice nurse who receives additional certification in the specific area of midwifery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse should determine which problem needs immediate attention. Risk for injury is the problem that has the priority at this time because it is a safety problem. Risk for anxiety, imbalanced nutrition, and altered family processes are not the priorities at this time.