Author Question: Lacerations of the cervix or vagina may be present when bright red vaginal bleeding persists in the ... (Read 66 times)

theo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Lacerations of the cervix or vagina may be present when bright red vaginal bleeding persists in the presence of a well-contracted uterus.

The incidence of lacerations is higher among which of the following childbearing women? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Over the age of 35
2. Have not had epidural block
3. Have had an episiotomy
4. Have had a forceps-assisted or vacuum-assisted birth
5. Nulliparous

Question 2

The nurse is seeing clients in the women's clinic. Which client should be treated with ceftriaxone IM and doxycycline orally?

1. A pregnant client with gonorrhea and a yeast infection
2. A nonpregnant client with gonorrhea and chlamydia
3. A pregnant client with syphilis
4. A nonpregnant client with chlamydia and trichomoniasis

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

Answer to Question 1

3, 4
Explanation: 3. The incidence of lacerations is higher among childbearing women who undergo an episiotomy.
4. The incidence of lacerations is higher among childbearing women who undergo forceps-assisted or vacuum-assisted birth.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 2. The combined treatment of ceftriaxone IM and doxycycline orally provides dual treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia, which frequently occur together.