The prenatal clinic nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who ...

[BRWH]

The prenatal clinic nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who is at 8 weeks' gestation. The client asks the nurse why she is supposed to gain so much weight. What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. Gaining 25-35 pounds is recommended for healthy fetal growth.
  2. It's what your certified nurse-midwife recommended for you.
  3. Inadequate weight gain delays lactation after delivery.
  4. Weight gain is important to ensure that you get enough vitamins.

Question 2

A child is being evaluated for depression. An assessment tool the nurse expects the psychologist to use is
 
  1. Denver Developmental Screeningtool.
  2. Revised Children's Manifest AnxietyScale.
  3. Parent Developmental Questionnaire.
  4. Disruptive Behavior Disorder Scale.

[matt]

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. For an appropriate-weight woman, 25-35 pounds of weight gain is recommended for optimal fetal growth and development.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:2
Rationale: The Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale is a tool used to assess for depression. The Denver Developmental Screening tool and the Parent Developmental Questionnaire are tools used to assess development. The Disruptive Behavior Disorder Scale is used to assess for autism.

[BRWH]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Liddy]

Gracias!