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cookcarl

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The most common causes of subinvolution are:
 
  1. postpartum hemorrhage and infection.
  2. multiple gestation and postpartum hemorrhage.
  3. uterine tetany and overproduction of oxytocin.
  4. retained placental fragments and infection.

Question 2

A 4-year-old tells you he has an imaginary friend. His parents are concerned because he refuses to do anything without his friend's help. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most applicable for his family?
 
  A) Compromised family coping related to abnormal behavior of child
  B) Deficient knowledge of normal preschool development
  C) Disturbed thought processes related to deep-set psychological need
  D) Social isolation related to unwillingness to relate except through imaginary friend



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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Subinvolution may be caused by infection and may result in hemorrhage.
2. Incorrect. Multiple gestation may cause uterine atony resulting in postpartum hemorrhage.
3. Incorrect. Uterine tetany and overproduction of oxytocin do not cause subinvolution.
4. Correct. Subinvolution is the failure of the uterus to return to a nonpregnant state. The most common causes of subinvolution are retained placental fragments and infection.

Answer to Question 2

B



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