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penguins

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A pregnant client calls the clinic nurse to say she is worried about symptoms she is experiencing.
 
  The nurse advises the client to come immediately to the clinic because of which reported symptoms? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Vaginal bleeding
  2. Abdominal pain
  3. Constipation
  4. Epigastric pain
  5. Blurring of vision

Question 2

The patient reports relief from headaches when she rubs the temples on each side of the head. The nurse understands that this is a form of:
 
  1. Acupressure.
  2. Acupuncture.
  3. Reflexology.
  4. Hydrotherapy.



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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Vaginal bleeding can indicate abruptio placentae, placenta previa, or lesions of cervix or vagina, or it can be bloody show, and requires that the client be seen.
2. Abdominal pain can signal premature labor or abruptio placentae, and requires that the client be seen.
4. Epigastric pain must be evaluated, as it can indicate preeclampsia or ischemia in a major abdominal vessel.
5. Dizziness, blurring of vision, double vision, or spots before the eyes can indicate either hypertension and/or preeclampsia and requires the client be seen.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Acupressure uses pressure from the fingers and thumbs to stimulate pressure points to relieve symptoms.
Rationale 2: Acupuncture uses 612 very fine stainless steel needles to stimulate specific points depending on the patient's medical assessment and condition.
Rationale 3: Reflexology is a form of massage that involves the application of pressure to designated points or reflexes on the patient's feet, hands, or ears using the thumb and fingers.
Rationale 4: Hydrotherapy is therapy that makes use of hot or cold moisture in any form.




penguins

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


ryansturges

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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