Author Question: The nurse is talking with a couple who have been trying to get pregnant for 5 years. They are now at ... (Read 76 times)

mynx · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is talking with a couple who have been trying to get pregnant for 5 years. They are now at the fertility clinic seeking help. The nurse assesses their emotional responses as part of the workup.

Which responses would the nurse expect to hear? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Experiencing a sense of loss of status
2. Feelings of failure because they cannot make a baby
3. Healthy relationship with healthcare partners
4. Stress on the marital and sexual relationship
5. Feelings of frustration

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a preterm newborn. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

1. Tissue Integrity, Impaired
2. Infection, Risk for
3. Gas Exchange, Impaired
4. Family Processes, Dysfunctional

lindahyatt42 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. The couple may experience feelings of loss of status and ambiguity as a couple.
2. Feelings of failure are common.
4. The couple may experience stress on the marital and sexual relationship.
5. Tests and treatments may heighten feelings of frustration or anger between partners.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Gas Exchange, Impaired is related to immature pulmonary vasculature and inadequate surfactant production and has the highest priority.