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jon_i

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With regard to miscarriage, nurses should be aware that:
 
  a. It is a natural pregnancy loss before labor begins.
  b. It occurs in fewer than 5 of all clinically recognized pregnancies.
  c. It often can be attributed to careless maternal behavior such as poor nutrition or excessive exercise.
  d. If it occurs before the twelfth week of pregnancy, it may present only as moderate discomfort and blood loss.

Question 2

An HIV-positive client has recently delivered a healthy infant at term by cesarean section for fetal distress. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I really wanted to breastfeed but can't in order to protect my baby.
  b. My baby will need to be followed more closely than most babies.
  c. The cesarean section will prevent my baby from being infected.
  d. HIV tests on my baby may not be accurate at this time.



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Answer to Question 1

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A Miscarriage is a natural pregnancy loss, but by definition, it occurs before 20 weeks of gestation, before the fetus is viable.
B Miscarriages occur in approximately 10 to 15 of all clinically recognized pregnancies.
C Miscarriage can be caused by a number of disorders or illnesses outside of the mother's control or knowledge.
D Before the sixth week, the only evidence might be a heavy menstrual flow. After the twelfth week, more severe pain, similar to that of labor, is likely.

Answer to Question 2

C
The mother's comment that The cesarean section will prevent my baby from being infected.
indicates that the mother does not understand about HIV transmission. The other options indicate that the mother understands.




jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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