Why is it important for the nurse to understand the type of ...

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Why is it important for the nurse to understand the type of family that a client comes from? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Family structure can influence finances.
  2. Some families choose to conceive or adopt without a life partner.
  3. The nurse can anticipate which problems a client will experience based on the type of family the client has.
  4. Understanding if the client's family is nuclear or blended will help the nurse teach the client the appropriate information.
  5. The values of the family will be predictable if the nurse knows what type of family the client is a part of.

Question 2

A patient who is in the second trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse that she has developed a darkening of the line in the midline of her abdomen from the symphysis pubis to the umbilicus.
 
  What other expected changes during pregnancy might she also notice? 1. Lightening of the nipples and areolas
  2. Reddish streaks called striae on her abdomen
  3. A decrease in hair thickness
  4. Small purplish dots on her face and arms

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2
Explanation: 1. Single-parent families often face difficulties because the sole parent may lack social and emotional support, need assistance with childrearing issues, and face financial strain.
2. In the single mother by choice family, the mother is typically older, college-educated, and financially stable and has contemplated pregnancy significantly prior to conceiving.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: Increased estrogen levels cause a number of skin changes during pregnancy, including chloasma (a darkening of the skin on the face) and increased pigmentation of the nipples and areolas.
Rationale 2: Reddish streaks called striae or stretch marks often appear on the abdomen of pregnant women.
Rationale 3: A greater percentage of hair follicles go into the dormant phase, resulting in less hair shedding, which is perceived as thickening of the hair.
Rationale 4: Although raised red spots on the skin (spider nevi) are a normal finding, petechiae are not.