The pregnant client and her partner are both 40 years old. The ...

[chandani]

The pregnant client and her partner are both 40 years old. The nurse is explaining the options of chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis for genetic testing. The nurse should correct the client if she makes which statement?
 
  1. Amniocentesis results are available sooner than CVS results are.
  2. CVS carries a higher risk of limb abnormalities.
  3. Amniocentesis cannot detect a neural tube defect.
  4. CVS is performed through my belly or my cervix.

Question 2

A patient has experienced a stillbirth. Which statement by the nurse would be appropriate?
 
  1. You are young. You can try again..
  2. At least you have your other children..
  3. I'm sure you had many dreams and hopes for the future..
  4. It's a blessing in disguise..

[Jmfn03]

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Amniocentesis results take longer to process than do CVS results.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: Implying that another baby can take this one's place is untrue and nontherapeutic.
Rationale 2: It is inappropriate to suggest that other children can take the place of the lost one.
Rationale 3: Speaking of future plans validates the loss of a hoped-for child.
Rationale 4: It might be appropriate for the parents to say this, but never for the nurse.

[chandani]

Excellent

[tranoy]

Gracias!