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daltonest1984

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When doing a prenatal assessment of parenting, which comment by a woman would the nurse recognize as needing further investigation?
 
  1. I have so much to learn about taking care of a baby. I've bought a couple of books already.
  2. When will I be able to feel my baby move?
  3. I work and have an active social life; I don't see how a baby will change it all that much.
  4. We've already told our parents we're expecting, and our friends and the people at work, too.

Question 2

Which assessment findings by the nurse would require obtaining a blood glucose level on the newborn?
 
  1. Jitteriness
  2. Sucking on fingers
  3. Lusty cry
  4. Axillary temperature of 98F



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Wanting to learn about fetal movement and baby care is expected, as is announcing the pregnancy to family and friends.
Rationale 2: Wanting to learn about fetal movement and baby care is expected, as is announcing the pregnancy to family and friends.
Rationale 3: A newborn requires a great deal of time and care; not anticipating how a baby will change one's life indicates a lack of understanding and knowledge, and presents risk factors for ineffective parenting and postpartum depression.
Rationale 4: Announcing the pregnancy to family and friends is expected.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Jitteriness of the newborn is associated with hypoglycemia, and would require close monitoring of blood glucose levels.
Rationale 2: Sucking on the fingers is a normal finding.
Rationale 3: A lusty cry is a normal finding.
Rationale 4: An axillary temperature of 98F is a normal finding.



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