Author Question: A nurse teaches newly pregnant clients that if an ovum is fertilized and implants in the ... (Read 82 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse teaches newly pregnant clients that if an ovum is fertilized and implants in the endometrium, the hormone the fertilized egg begins to secrete is which of the following?

1. Estrogen
2. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
3. Progesterone
4. Luteinizing hormone

Question 2

The nurse is analyzing various teaching strategies for teaching new mothers about newborn care. To enhance learning, which teaching method should the nurse implement?

1. Select videos on various topics of newborn care.
2. Organize a class that includes first-time mothers only.
3. Have mothers return in 1 week, when they feel more rested.
4. Schedule time for one-to-one teaching in the mother's room.

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

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 2. If the ovum is fertilized and implants in the endometrium, the fertilized egg begins to secrete human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is needed to maintain the corpus luteum.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 4. One-to-one teaching while the nurse is in the mother's room is shown to be the most effective educational model. Individual instruction is helpful to answer specific questions.