The nurse is caring for two postoperative patients who have had ...

[theo]

The nurse is caring for two postoperative patients who have had caesarean sections. One had surgery under spinal anesthesia and the other under epidural anesthesia.
 
  What are some important differences the nurse should be aware of when caring for these two patients? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct answers and no incorrect answers are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The level of pain relief is lower with spinals.
  2. Placement of the needle is higher with epidurals.
  3. Epidurals do not fully sedate motor nerves.
  4. Spinal patients complain of nausea and vomiting.
  5. Spinal anesthesia patients complain of headache if they sit up too soon.

Question 2

A patient in the women's clinic asks the nurse, How is the cervical mucus method of contraception different from the rhythm method? The appropriate response by the nurse is that the cervical mucus method:
 
  1. Is more effective for women with irregular cycles.
  2. Is not acceptable to women of many different religions.
  3. Is harder to work with than is the rhythm method.
  4. Requires an artificial substance or device.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The level of pain relief is similar between the two types of anesthesia.
Rationale 2: The needle level is the same with both types of anesthesia.
Rationale 3: Motor nerves are more affected with spinals.
Rationale 4: Administration of both types of anesthesia is accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 5: It is recommended that patients lie flat for 68 hours after spinal anesthesia.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The cervical mucus method can be used by women with irregular cycles.
Rationale 2: The cervical mucus method can be used by women of many religions, and is safe and free.
Rationale 3: This method is easier to implement than is the rhythm method for most women.
Rationale 4: This method does not require any artificial device.

[theo]

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