Concerning afterbirth pains, nurses should be aware that they ...

[ENagel]

Concerning afterbirth pains, nurses should be aware that they are:
 
  1. caused by mild continuous contractions for the duration of the postpartum.
  2. more common in first-time mothers.
  3. more noticeable in births in which the uterus was overdistended.
  4. lessened when the mother breastfeeds.

Question 2

The criteria used for making decisions and solving problems within families are primarily based on family:
 
  1. rituals and customs.
  2. values and beliefs.
  3. boundaries and channels.
  4. socialization processes.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. The cramping that causes afterbirth pains is caused by periodic vigorous con-tractions and relaxation persisting through the first part of the postpartum.
2. Incorrect. Afterbirth pains are more common in multiparous women because first-time mothers have better uterine tone.
3. Correct. A large baby or multiple babies overdistend the uterus.
4. Incorrect. Breastfeeding intensifies afterbirth pains because it stimulates contractions.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. Although culture may play a part in the decision-making process of a family, ultimately values and beliefs dictate the course of action taken by family members.
2. Correct. Values and beliefs are the most prevalent factors that affect the decision-making and problem-solving techniques in families.
3. Incorrect. Boundaries and channels affect the relationship between the family members and the health care team, not the decisions within the family.
4. Incorrect. The socialization process may aid families with interactions with the commu-nity, but is not the criterion used for decision making within the family.