Author Question: A nurse is discussing diet with a pregnant woman. Which foods should the nurse advise the patient to ... (Read 78 times)

roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse is discussing diet with a pregnant woman. Which foods should the nurse advise the patient to avoid during her pregnancy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Select all that apply. 1. Bologna
2. Cantaloupe
3. Asparagus
4. Popcorn
5. Red wine

Question 2

A laboring patient's obstetrician has suggested amniotomy as a method for inducing labor. Which assessment(s) must be made just before the amniotomy is performed?

1. Maternal temperature, BP, and pulse
2. Estimation of fetal birth weight
3. Fetal presentation, position, and station
4. Biparietal diameter

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,5
Rationale 1: Hot dogs and other luncheon meats should not be eaten during pregnancy unless they are fully cooked. Since they have a high sodium content, they should be avoided.
Rationale 2: Cantaloupe is a good source of vitamins A and C.
Rationale 3: Asparagus is a good source of vitamin K and folic acid.
Rationale 4: Popcorn without butter and salt is good to eat for fiber.
Rationale 5: No kind of alcohol should be consumed.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Maternal vital signs do not affect the decision to perform an amniotomy.
Rationale 2: Fetal birth weight does not affect the decision to perform an amniotomy.
Rationale 3: The most important assessment is for fetal presentation, position, and station. Fetal presentation and position must be known to determine whether vaginal delivery is possible. Station is important because if the fetal head is not engaged, a prolapsed cord is a risk.
Rationale 4: Biparietal diameter does not affect the decision to perform an amniotomy.