The nurse teaches a woman who is 8 weeks pregnant about how ...

[Tirant22]

The nurse teaches a woman who is 8 weeks pregnant about how rubella can affect the developing fetus. What can result from maternal rubella during pregnancy?
 
  a. Facial abnormalities
  b. Mental retardation
  c. Liver failure
  d. Limb deformities

Question 2

A woman who is 35 weeks pregnant has a total placenta previa. She asks the nurse, Will I be able to deliver vaginally? What explanation by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  a. Yes, you can deliver vaginally until 36 weeks.
  b. A vaginal delivery can be attempted, but if bleeding occurs, a cesarean section will be done.
  c. A cesarean section is performed when the mother has a total placenta previa.
  d. There is no reason why you cannot have a vaginal delivery.

[blakcmamba]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Rubella can have devastating effects on the developing fetus. Some effects of rubella on the embryo or fetus include microcephaly, mental retardation, cardiac defects, cataracts, and deafness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A cesarean delivery is done for a partial or total placenta previa.

[Tirant22]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[smrtceo]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it