The nurse is teaching a class to prenatal patients about the ...

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The nurse is teaching a class to prenatal patients about the benefits of a doula. Which statement by a patient demonstrates the need for further teaching?
 
  1. The doula will deliver the baby.
  2. The doula will assist with the birth.
  3. The doula will provide guidance and encouragement.
  4. The doula will attend to my comfort needs.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that subjective pregnancy changes such as amenorrhea can be caused by which conditions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Goodell sign
  2. Anemia
  3. Pseudocyesis
  4. Thyroid dysfunction
  5. Fetal heartbeat

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The doula is trained to assist with births, but she does not deliver the baby.
Rationale 2: The doula is trained to assist with births, but she does not deliver the baby.
Rationale 3: The doula offers guidance and encouragement, and attends to the many comfort needs of the laboring mother and her family.
Rationale 4: The doula offers guidance and encouragement, and attends to the many comfort needs of the laboring mother and her family.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 4
Explanation: 2. Anemia can cause amenorrhea, and is a subjective sign of pregnancy.
3. Pseudocyesis (intense desire for pregnancy) can cause amenorrhea.
4. Thyroid dysfunction can cause amenorrhea, and is a subjective sign of pregnancy.

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TYSM

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Excellent