A pregnant patient nearing her due date expresses anxiety over ...

[jace]

A pregnant patient nearing her due date expresses anxiety over the labor and delivery process. Which outcome should the nurse select as appropriate for the patient during the delivery process?
 
  A) Patient requests pain medication throughout the labor process.
  B) Patient uses breathing techniques to control anxiety and pain during labor.
  C) Patient tolerates the use of sanitary napkins to absorb vaginal secretions during labor.
  D) Patient refuses complementary and alternative techniques to control pain during labor.

Question 2

A nurse is completing the assessment of a woman admitted to the labor and birth suite. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include as part of the physical assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Current pregnancy history
  B) Fundal height measurement
  C) Support system
  D) Estimated date of birth
  E) Membrane status
  F) Contraction pattern

[juliaf]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
An outcome that indicates that the patient has less anxiety during labor and delivery would be the use of breathing techniques to control anxiety and pain during labor. Requesting pain medication, using sanitary napkins, and refusing complementary and alternative pain management techniques are not appropriate outcomes for labor and delivery.

Answer to Question 2

B, E, F
Feedback:
As part of the admission physical assessment, the nurse would assess fundal height, membrane status and contractions. Current pregnancy history, support systems, and estimated date of birth would be obtained when collecting the maternal health history.

[jace]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Dominic]

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