A couple would like their 5-year-old child to attend the birth of ...

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A couple would like their 5-year-old child to attend the birth of their baby. Which statement by the nurse would assist in the plan of care for the child?
 
  1. You should let your child stay home, because you will be focusing on the birth.
  2. Children under 12 are not allowed to be present at the birth.
  3. You should bring someone who can tend solely to any specific needs of your child.
  4. Bring some toys to keep your child occupied.

Question 2

A nursing student investigating potential career goals is strongly considering becoming a nurse practitioner (NP). The major focus of the NP is on which of the following?
 
  1. Leadership
  2. Physical and psychosocial clinical assessment
  3. Independent care of the high-risk pregnant client
  4. Tertiary prevention

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Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale 1: Telling the parents their child should remain at home does not assist them with their wish to have their child present at the birth.
Rationale 2: Children are allowed to be present at births.
Rationale 3: A sibling should have his own support person whose primary responsibility is to take care of the child's needs.
Rationale 4: Although the child might want to bring toys, this is not the best response by the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 2. Physical and psychosocial clinical assessment is the major focus of the NP.