When evaluating the care given a battered woman, the nurse ...

[amal]

When evaluating the care given a battered woman, the nurse analyzes care plan components to see whether: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Compassionate, respectful care was delivered.
  2. The woman has the necessary information to make decisions.
  3. Medical records are deliberately vague.
  4. Psychological care was given in the hospital.
  5. The woman identifies culturally appropriate resources.

Question 2

A woman is experiencing preterm labor. The patient asks why she is on betamethasone (Celestone). The best response by the nurse would be This medication:
 
  1. Will halt the labor process until the baby is more mature.
  2. Will relax the smooth muscles in the infant's lungs so the baby can breathe.
  3. Is effective in stimulating lung development in the preterm infant.
  4. Is an antibiotic that will treat your urinary tract infection, which caused preterm labor.

[kkenney]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale 1: One expected outcome of nursing care is that the woman receives compassionate, respectful care.
Rationale 2: One expected outcome of nursing care is that the woman has the information she needs to make a decision about her future based on thoughtful consideration of alternatives.
Rationale 3: Expected outcomes include all necessary documentation, so that if the woman chooses to apply for a restraining order or to prosecute her assailant, the information is available.
Rationale 4: Psychological care would be given, if needed, in a community setting.
Rationale 5: Two expected outcomes of nursing care are that the woman is able to identify culturally appropriate community resources available to her and develops strategies for keeping herself, her children, and her family as safe as possible.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: This medication has no effect on the labor process or on the smooth muscles in the lungs.
Rationale 2: This medication has no effect on the labor process or on the smooth muscles in the lungs.
Rationale 3: Betamethasone (Celestone) has been found to induce pulmonary maturation, and thereby decrease the risk of respiratory problems in the preterm infant.
Rationale 4: This medication is not an antibiotic, and therefore will not help resolve a urinary tract infection.

[amal]

Excellent

[smrtceo]

Great answer, keep it coming