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geoffrey

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Which comfort measure should a nurse use to assist a laboring woman to relax?
 
  a. Keep the room lights lit so the client and her coach can see everything.
  b. Offer warm, wet cloths to use on the client's face and neck.
  c. Palpate her filling bladder every 15 minutes.
  d. Recommend frequent position changes.

Question 2

As the nurse assists a newly discharged mother and her infant to her waiting car, the nurse notes that the infant seat is in the front seat of the car facing the front and secured by the seat belt.
 
  The nurse should explain to the parents that the car seat: a. should not be secured by the seat belt.
  b. should face the rear of the car.
  c. reclines at a 30-degree angle.
  d. is designed to sit upright.


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sailorcrescent

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Frequent maternal position changes reduce the discomfort from constant pressure and pro-mote fetal descent.
Soft, indirect lighting is more soothing than irritating bright lights.
Women in labor get hot and perspire. Cool cloths are much better.
A full bladder intensifies labor pain. The bladder should be emptied every 2 hours.

Answer to Question 2

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A car seat facing the rear of the car provides protection by keeping the infant from being hurled forward on impact.


geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

hollysheppard095

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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