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vinney12

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on: Jun 27, 2018
In counseling a teenage client who has decided to relinquish her baby for adoption, the nurse should:
 
  a. affirm her decision while acknowledging her maturity in making it.
  b. question her about her feelings regarding adoption.
  c. tell her she can always change her mind about adoption.
  d. ask her if anyone is coercing her into the decision to relinquish her baby.

Question 2

When a cardiac defect causes mixing of arterial and venous blood in the right side of the heart, the nurse might expect to find:
 
  a. Cyanosis.
  b. Signs of pulmonary congestion.
  c. Increased oxygenation of the tissues.
  d. Diuresis.


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bigcheese9

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A supportive, affirming approach by the nurse will strengthen the client's resolve and help her to appreciate the significance of the event.

Answer to Question 2

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Mixing of the blood in the right side of the heart will cause excessive blood flow to the lungs and pulmonary congestion.
Cyanosis is seen more frequently with right-to-left shunts.
Increased oxygenation of the tissues is not seen with this type of cardiac defect.
Diuresis is not a common finding with cardiac defects.


vinney12

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

momolu

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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