Author Question: A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 22 weeks' gestation is undergoing an amniocentesis to test for ... (Read 29 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 22 weeks' gestation is undergoing an amniocentesis to test for intrauterine growth restriction. Which of the following conditions may cause this concern?

A) Maternal diabetes
B) Maternal age >30 years
C) Maternal smoking
D) Fetal cardiac defects

Question 2

The nurse is counseling the enabler spouse of an alcoholic. Which of the following is a nursing consideration for this client?

A) In many cases, preventing crises and shielding the alcoholic solves the problem.
B) Enablers must understand that alcoholics have a bad disease but are not bad people.
C) Enablers must realize that alcohol abusers will stop if they stop enabling them.
D) Enabling can prevent a life-threatening condition from progressing.

josephsuarez · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The birth attendant may order an amniocentesis when he or she suspects intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), which generally results in an infant that is small for gestational age (SGA). IUGR can begin at any time during pregnancy and is linked to inadequate amounts of oxygen and nutrients necessary for fetal growth. Causes related to maternal conditions include diabetes (gestational or long-standing), placental growth or functioning, intrauterine infection, or pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Enablers must come to understand that alcoholics have a bad disease, but are not bad people. Preventing crises and shielding the alcoholic will not solve the problem. Many alcoholics and other substance abusers become motivated to seek help only when their well-being or the status quo is threatened. Enabling allows a life-threatening condition to continue and progress.