The most important aspect of care for the nurse to remember when ...

[Lobcity]

The most important aspect of care for the nurse to remember when screening a woman for partner abuse is:
 
  1. Ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
  2. Conveying warmth and empathy.
  3. Asking specific, direct questions about abuse.
  4. Clarifying her myths about battering

Question 2

Which maternal-child patient should the nurse see first?
 
  1. Blood type O, Rh-negative
  2. Indirect Coombs' test negative
  3. Direct Coombs' test positive
  4. Blood type B, Rh-positive

[ApricotDream]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Any screening must be done in private, and the patient must be assured that any answers are kept confidential.
Rationale 2: Warmth and empathy are helpful, but confidentiality is more important.
Rationale 3: General questions about possible abuse both will facilitate trust building and are more likely to obtain accurate information.
Rationale 4: Clarifying myths is not essential during screening.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: This patient is Rh-negative, but there is no indication that the alloimmunization has occurred.
Rationale 2: An indirect Coombs' test looks for Rh antibodies in the maternal serum; a negative result indicates the patient has not been alloimmunized.
Rationale 3: A direct Coombs' test looks for Rh antibodies in the fetal blood circulation. A positive result indicates that that there is an Rh incompatibility between mother and infant, and that the baby is making anti-Rh antibodies, which in turn leads to hemolysis. This infant is at risk for anemia and hyperbilirubinemia.
Rationale 4: This patient's blood type creates no problems.

[Lobcity]

Excellent

[alexanderhamilton]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it