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debasdf

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What is an appropriate response to a woman's comment that she is worried about having a cesarean birth?
 
  a. Don't worry. Everything will be okay.
  b. What are your feelings about having a cesarean birth?
  c. I know you're worried, but this is a routine procedure.
  d. Patients commonly worry about surgery.

Question 2

Surgical, medical, or mechanical methods may be used for labor induction. Which technique is considered a mechanical method of induction?
 
  a. Amniotomy
  b. Intravenous Pitocin
  c. Transcervical catheter
  d. Vaginal insertion of prostaglandins



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Answer to Question 1

B
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A This answer is stating that the patient's feelings are not important.
B Allowing the patient to express her feelings is the most appropriate nursing
response. The nurse should never provide the patient with false reassurance or
disregard her feelings.
C This is belittling the patient's concerns and does not allow her to express her
concerns.
D This answer is close ended and belittling to the patient's feelings.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A Amniotomy is a surgical method of augmentation and induction.
B Intravenous Pitocin is a medical method of induction.
C Placement of a balloon-tipped Foley catheter into the cervix is a mechanical
method of induction. Other methods to expand and gradually dilate the cervix
include Laminaria tents, Dilapan and Lamicel.
D Insertion of prostaglandins is a medical method of induction.




debasdf

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


Animal_Goddess

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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