Author Question: Which of the following conditions not uncommon in pregnancy are likely to require careful medical ... (Read 24 times)

Diane · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following conditions not uncommon in pregnancy are likely to require careful medical assessment during the puerperium?

1. Varicosities of the legs
2. Carpal tunnel syndrome
3. Periodic numbness and tingling of the fingers
4. Headaches

Question 2

A 4-year-old is hospitalized with a urinary tract infection. Based on what you know of her cognitive development, which approach would be best to prepare her for a radiograph?

A) Explain that she must behave because the technician is busy.
B) Tell her she must follow directions or she will be hurt.
C) Tell her a radiograph is a picture of the dark inside her body.
D) Help her pretend the x-ray machine is a camera.

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

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Total or nearly total regression of varicosities is expected after childbirth. However, headaches might deserve attention.
2. Incorrect. Carpal tunnel syndrome is relieved in childbirth when the compression on the median nerve is lessened. Headaches, however, might deserve attention.
3. Incorrect. Periodic numbness of the fingers usually disappears after birth unless carrying the baby aggravates the condition. Headaches, however, might deserve attention.
4. Correct. Headaches in the postpartum can have a number of causes, some of which de-serve medical attention.

Answer to Question 2

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