Author Question: The OB-GYN nurse works in a clinic with a culturally diverse group of patients whose specific ... (Read 59 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The OB-GYN nurse works in a clinic with a culturally diverse group of patients whose specific actions during pregnancy are often determined by cultural beliefs.

The nurse recognizes that these beliefs about pregnancy and childbirth fall into which categories? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Prescriptive beliefs
2. Restrictive beliefs
3. Taboos
4. Cultural humility
5. Folk treatment beliefs

Question 2

What are the primary complications of placenta accrete? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. Maternal hemorrhage
2. Insomnia
3. Failure of the placenta to separate following birth of the infant
4. Autonomic dysreflexia
5. Shoulder dystocia

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

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: Prescriptive beliefs or requirements that describe expected behaviors are one type of belief system.
Rationale 2: Restrictive beliefs, which are stated negatively and limit behaviors, are a broad type of belief system.
Rationale 3: Taboo beliefs, which refer to specific supernatural consequences, are a broad type of belief system.
Rationale 4: Cultural humility focuses on the process of intercultural exchange, paying explicit attention to clarifying the care provider's values and beliefs through self-reflection and self-critique. It is not a category for cultural beliefs about pregnancy and childbirth.
Rationale 5: Folk treatments are procedures traditionally used for treatment of illness and injury, aid to childbirth, and maintenance of wellness. Belief about folk treatments is not one of the categories describing cultural beliefs about pregnancy and childbirth.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3
Explanation: 1. The primary complications of placenta accreta are maternal hemorrhage and failure of the placenta to separate following birth of the infant.
3. The primary complications of placenta accreta are maternal hemorrhage and failure of the placenta to separate following birth of the infant.