The nurse is teaching an in-service educational presentation ...

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The nurse is teaching an in-service educational presentation about working with battered women. The nurse should discuss that it is often frustrating for nurses to work with battered women because: (Select all that apply.)
 
  A. There is little the nurse can really do to help.
   B. The woman is looking for a temporary solution to the problem.
   C. Both husband and wife must agree to therapy.
   D. These women may return to the abusive situation.
   E. Women often accept that they are the cause of the violence.

Question 2

What information should the nurse include when teaching the postpartal client and partner about resumption of sexual activity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Couples should be encouraged to abstain from intercourse until the episiotomy is healed and the lochial flow has stopped.
  2. Postpartum women often experience vaginal dryness, and should be encouraged to use some kind of lubrication initially during intercourse.
  3. Breastfeeding the newborn after intercourse can reduce the chance of milk spouting from the nipples.
  4. Maternal changes in libido are usually indicative of psychological depression.
  5. Maternal fatigue is often a significant factor limiting the resumption of sexual intercourse.

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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 5
Explanation: 1. Currently, the couple is advised to abstain from intercourse until the episiotomy is healed and the lochia has stopped.
2. Because postpartum women often experience vaginal dryness due to hormonal changes, the use of a water-based lubrication, such as K-Y jelly or Astroglide, may initially be necessary during intercourse.
5. Maternal fatigue is often a significant factor limiting the resumption of sexual intercourse. While interest and desire vary, most couples resume sexual activity within 3 months.