Answer to Question 1
Answer: B
When it is known that the fetus is not as expected, the mother and family will grieve the loss of the perfect baby that they imagined in order to come to accept what is the reality. The work of grief for the loss of the normal infant encompasses the same process as grieving for a death and cannot be accomplished in a few days. The family, hopefully, will accept the upcoming child upon completion of the grieving process. The mother could opt for a therapeutic abortion, but the priority goal is beginning the work of grief.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: A
The nurse who observes the client in casual wear, holding the baby while rocking in a chair, should determine that treatment for postpartum depression has been effective because these are signs the client is improving. The other choices would indicate disinterest in child care and care of the home. The client who is sleeping while the spouse is making dinner and watching the baby would indicate treatment has not been effective at all.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
18 weeks old human fetus
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
Position of the fetus in late pregnancy results in stresses on the mother’s body.
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a supine position