Author Question: The partner of a pregnant patient comes to the clinic with her. He complains to the nurse that he is ... (Read 31 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The partner of a pregnant patient comes to the clinic with her. He complains to the nurse that he is experiencing different physical changes.

The nurse determines he is experiencing couvade when he describes: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fatigue.
2. Increased appetite.
3. Headache.
4. Backache.
5. High anxiety level.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to gavage-feed a preterm infant. Put the steps in the correct order, creating a five-digit number. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.

1. Check pH of the gastric aspirate.
2. Elevate the syringe 6-8 inches above the infant's head.
3. Measure from the tip of the nose to the earlobe to the xyphoid process.
4. Clear the tubing with 2-3 ml of sterile water.
5. Lubricate the tube by dipping it into sterile water.

Galvarado142 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Couvade is demonstrated by increased fatigue in the partner.
Rationale 2: Couvade is demonstrated by an increased appetite in the partner.
Rationale 3: Couvade is demonstrated by the partner's having headaches.
Rationale 4: Couvade is demonstrated by the partner's experiencing backache.
Rationale 5: A high anxiety level is a psychological reaction to the pregnancy, rather than a physical symptom of couvade..

Answer to Question 2

3,4,1,5,2
Rationale 1: 1. This step is undertaken after the tube has been inserted to verify correct placement of the tube. 2. This step allows gravity to create a gradual flow of the feeding.3. This is the first step, and determines the appropriate length of the tube to be inserted. 4. After the formula or breast milk has flowed into the stomach through the tube, the tube is cleared to prevent aspiration of the feeding if leakage takes place as the tube is withdrawn.5. After the length of tube to be inserted is determined, the tube is lubricated by dipping it into water to facilitate passage through the nose.