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penza

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Your patient has been on magnesium sulfate for 20 hours for treatment of preeclampsia. She just delivered a viable infant girl 30 minutes ago. What uterine findings would you expect to observe/assess in this patient?
 
  a. Absence of uterine bleeding in the postpartum period
  b. A fundus firm below the level of the umbilicus
  c. Scant lochia flow
  d. A boggy uterus with heavy lochia flow

Question 2

According to Friedman's classifications, providing such physical necessities as food, clothing, and shelter is the _____ family function.
 
  a. Economic
  b. Socialization
  c. Reproductive
  d. Health care



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Answer to Question 1

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A Because of the tocolytic effects of magnesium sulfate, this patient most likely would have a boggy uterus with increased amounts of bleeding.
B Because of the tocolytic effects of magnesium sulfate, this patient most likely would have a boggy uterus.
C Because of the tocolytic effects of magnesium sulfate, this patient most likely would have a heavy lochia flow in the postpartum period.
D Because of the tocolytic effects of magnesium sulfate, this patient most likely would have a boggy uterus with increased amounts of bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A The economic function provides resources but is not concerned with health care
and other basic necessities.
B The socialization function teaches the child cultural values.
C The reproductive function is concerned with ensuring family continuity.
D Physical necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter are considered part of
health care.



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