The labor nurse would not encourage a mother to bear down until ...

[sdfghj]

The labor nurse would not encourage a mother to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated, to prevent which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and no incorrect choices. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Maternal exhaustion
  2. Cervical edema
  3. Tearing and bruising of the cervix
  4. Enhanced perineal thinning
  5. Having to perform an episiotomy

Question 2

The postpartum patient is suspected of having acute cystitis. Which symptoms would the nurse expect to see in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. High fever
  2. Frequency
  3. Suprapubic pain
  4. Chills
  5. Nausea and vomiting

[ankilker]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. If the cervix is not completely dilated, maternal exhaustion can occur.
2. If the cervix is not completely dilated, cervical edema can occur.
3. If the cervix is not completely dilated, tearing and bruising of the cervix can occur.

Answer to Question 2

2,3
Rationale 1: High fever is not usually present in acute cystitis, although it can appear if the cystitis progresses to pyelonephritis.
Rationale 2: Frequency is characteristic of acute cystitis.
Rationale 3: Suprapubic pain is characteristic of acute cystitis.
Rationale 4: Chills are not usually present in acute cystitis, although they can appear if the cystitis progresses to pyelonephritis.
Rationale 5: Nausea and vomiting are not usually present in acute cystitis, although they can appear if the cystitis progresses to pyelonephritis.

[sdfghj]

Wow, this really help

[AISCAMPING]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it