Answer to Question 1
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Rationale 1: The lithotomy position can be uncomfortable during advanced pregnancy, and is not recommended.
Rationale 2: Fowler's position can be uncomfortable during advanced pregnancy, and is not recommended.
Rationale 3: The supine position can be uncomfortable during advanced pregnancy, and is not recommended.
Rationale 4: As the abdomen increases in girth during later pregnancy, changes in position might be necessary to achieve sexual activity. The side-lying position reduces pressure on the abdomen and avoids supine hypotension.
Answer to Question 2
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Rationale 1: Although many nurses have strong moral objections against abortion, in order to be effective in a therapeutic relationship, the nurse must avoid being judgmental.
Rationale 2: Medical abortion is 96 effective, and is undertaken within the first seven weeks of pregnancy.
Rationale 3: Surgical abortion approaches 100 effectiveness, and the risks include uterine perforation and infection (although the risk is very small).
Rationale 4: Surgical abortion approaches 100 effectiveness, and the risks include uterine perforation and infection (although the risk is very small). Medical abortion is 96 effective, and is undertaken within the first seven weeks of pregnancy.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
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