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A nurse is teaching a class to a group of pregnant women. The nurse asks the participants to identify the signs and symptoms of preterm labor, which would necessitate contacting the physician.
 
  Which response by one of the participants would indicate to the nurse that further clarification is needed? (Select all that apply.) a. Constipation d. Vaginal bleeding
  b. Dull back ache e. Lower abdominal pressure
  c. Menstrual-like cramping f. Uterine contractions every 40 minutes

Question 2

After a lecture on the assessment of the newborn skin, the instructor asks students which condition would require further investigation.
 
  Which response if given by the students would indicate that further teaching is necessary? (Select all that apply.) a. Port wine stains d. Petechiae
  b. Mongolian spots e. Cutis marmorata
  c. Plethora f. Extensive lesions



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Answer to Question 1

A, F
Further clarification is needed if one of the participants responded constipation or uterine contractions every 40 minutes. Signs and symptoms requiring the woman to contact the physician would include diarrhea and uterine contractions every 10 to 15 minutes or less. Other important signs and symptoms would include dull back ache, menstrual-like cramping, vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pressure, and increase or change in vaginal discharge.

Answer to Question 2

B, E
Further teaching is needed if the students responded Mongolian spots or cutis marmorata. Both of these are normal findings. Findings which need further investigation include port wine stains, plethora, petechiae, and extensive lesions.



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