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kwoodring

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When assessing a child for pain, the nurse is aware that
 
  a. Neonates do not feel pain.
  b. Pain is an individualized experience.
  c. Children do not remember pain.
  d. A child must cry to express pain.

Question 2

The nurse knows that a measure for preventing late postpartum hemorrhage is to
 
  a. Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  b. Inspect the placenta after delivery.
  c. Manually remove the placenta.
  d. Pull on the umbilical cord to hasten the delivery of the placenta.



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Answer to Question 1

B
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A This is a myth. Neonates do express a total-body response to pain with a cry that
is intense, high pitched, and harsh sounding.
B The manner and intensity of how a child expresses pain is dependent on the
individual child's experiences.
C This is a myth. Children of all ages have been reported to have sleeping and
eating disruptions after painful experiences.
D Not all children will cry to express pain.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A Broad-spectrum antibiotics will be given if postpartum infection is suspected.
B If a portion of the placenta is missing, the clinician can explore the uterus, locate
the missing fragments, and remove the potential cause of late postpartum
hemorrhage.
C Manual removal of the placenta increases the risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
D The placenta is usually delivered 5 to 30 minutes after birth of the baby without
pulling on the cord. That can cause uterine inversion.



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