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Mr. Wonderful

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The perinatal nurse knows that a prenatal dose of heparin is higher than would be given to a non-pregnant woman because the pregnant woman has:
 
  A) A greater blood plasma volume
  B) A greater receptivity to heparin
  C) A decreased renal clearance
  D) An increased risk of hypocoagulation in pregnancy

Question 2

Janice, a 30-year old pregnant woman at 22 weeks gestation has an obstetrical history of a previous miscarriage and a live preterm birth. She tells the prenatal nurse that she works as a waitress serving lunch and dinner at a restaurant.
 
  She explains that she is experiencing extreme fatigue, swelling of her feet, and back pain at the end of each work day. The perinatal nurse discusses with Janice some options for ongoing work including:
  Select all answers that apply:
  A) Negotiating for 8 hour shifts
  B) Resting when she is at home after work
  C) Ensuring that she has 2030 minutes every two hours to put her feet up and rest
  D) Reviewing the signs and symptoms of preterm labor and the need to discontinue work if these symptoms occur


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olivia_paige29

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D


Mr. Wonderful

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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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