A woman 7 weeks pregnant is admitted with vaginal bleeding. She ...

[appyboo]

A woman 7 weeks pregnant is admitted with vaginal bleeding. She reports she never should have raised her arms above her with this pregnancy. Based upon your knowledge, what is your best response?
 
  A) I agree. Keeping your arms down will reduce your risk factors.
  B) Explain to the patient that this an unfounded myth
  C) Ignore her comment
  D) Recognize her cultural beliefs and explain in a nonjudgmental manner the potential causes of miscarriage.

Question 2

After delivery it is determined that there is a placenta accreta. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
 
  1. 2 L oxygen by mask
  2. Intravenous antibiotics
  3. Intravenous oxytocin
  4. Hysterectomy

[meganlapinski]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale:
1. In placenta accreta, the placenta adheres in varied amounts to the myometrium. Use of oxygen will not assist in the separation of the placenta.
2. In placenta accreta, the placenta adheres in varied amounts to the myometrium. Use of intravenous antibiotics will not assist in the separation of the placenta.
3. In placenta accreta, the placenta adheres in varied amounts to the myometrium. Use of intravenous oxytocin will not assist in the separation of the placenta.
4. In placenta accreta, the placenta adheres in varied amounts to the myometrium. If hemorrhage occurs or the placenta fails to separate, the mother might need a hysterectomy.

[appyboo]

Excellent

[jojobee318]

TYSM