Answer to Question 1
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Rationale 1: Preparing exclusively for a vaginal delivery will decrease a parent's sense of control over the birth experience if a cesarean needs to be performed.
Rationale 2: In the care of vaginal birth after cesarean birth (VBAC), two birth plans should be prepared: one for vaginal delivery and one for cesarean birth.
Rationale 3: The length of labor (short or long) cannot be determined for a VBAC delivery.
Rationale 4: The length of labor (short or long) cannot be determined for a VBAC delivery.
Answer to Question 2
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Rationale 1: Although the diastolic reading is slightly elevated, this blood pressure reading is not the top priority.
Rationale 2: The infant also might have sickle-cell trait, but it is not life-threatening at this time.
Rationale 3: Third-trimester bleeding is caused by either placenta previa or abruptio placentae. Dark red bleeding usually indicates abruptio placentae, which is life-threatening to both mother and fetus.
Rationale 4: This patient is at risk for harm after delivery but is not in a life-threatening situation at this time. This is not the highest priority for the patient.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
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