Author Question: Which of the following clients would be considered a primigravida? A. A client at 18 weeks' ... (Read 58 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following clients would be considered a primigravida?

A. A client at 18 weeks' gestation who had a spontaneous loss at 12 weeks
B. A client at 13 weeks' gestation who had an ectopic pregnancy at eight weeks
C. A client at 14 weeks' gestation who has a three-year-old daughter at home
D. A client at 15 weeks' gestation who has never been pregnant before

Question 2

What of the following nursing interventions are appropriate when caring for the family experiencing a stillbirth? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. Use active listening techniques.
2. Avoid the use of clichs.
3. Avoid periods of silence.
4. Wrap the infant in a blanket before the parents see the infant.
5. Do not permit the parents of an infant with birth defects to hold the infant.

emily12345 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. It is important to allow the parents to verbalize their concerns.
2. The nurse can facilitate a healthy mourning process for the family by using active listening techniques and avoiding the use of clichs and platitudes.
4. The infant should be wrapped in a blanket to allow parents to see the infant before viewing any deformities.