A woman has been admitted for an external version. She has ...

[Mollykgkg]

A woman has been admitted for an external version. She has completed an ultrasound exam and is attached to the fetal monitor. Prior to the procedure, terbutaline will be administered to:
 
  1. Provide analgesia.
  2. Relax the uterus.
  3. Induce labor.
  4. Prevent hemorrhage.

Question 2

The nurse has assessed a patient who is to undergo gynecological surgery. The nurse will determine the nursing diagnosis based upon the patient's: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Attitudes about menstruation.
  2. Body image.
  3. Attitudes about sexuality.
  4. Long-term risk reduction.
  5. Use of acupuncture.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Terbutaline has no analgesic effect.
Rationale 2: Terbutaline is a tocolytic administered with the purpose of relaxing the uterus.
Rationale 3: Terbutaline does not induce labor.
Rationale 4: Terbutaline does not prevent hemorrhage.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale 1: Nursing assessment for surgical procedures includes identifying the woman's physiologic, psychosocial, and sexual needs as she approaches her surgery. The significance of the patient's reproductive health to her self-image is reflected in her attitudes about menstruation.
Rationale 2: Nursing assessment for surgical procedures includes identifying the woman's physiologic, psychosocial, and sexual needs as she approaches her surgery. The significance of the patient's reproductive health to her self-image is reflected in her body image.
Rationale 3: Nursing assessment for surgical procedures includes identifying the woman's physiologic, psychosocial, and sexual needs as she approaches her surgery. The significance of the patient's reproductive health to her self-image is reflected in her attitudes about sexuality.
Rationale 4: Long-term risk reduction is not an assessment the nurse makes before establishing the nursing diagnosis.
Rationale 5: Use of accupuncture is not an assessment the nurse would make before establishing the nursing diagnosis.

[Mollykgkg]

Excellent

[brbarasa]

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