This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The perinatal nurse is caring for Miranda, a Native American woman in labor with her first baby. ... (Read 144 times)

lindiwe

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
on: Jun 27, 2018
The perinatal nurse is caring for Miranda, a Native American woman in labor with her first baby. Miranda asks about the possibility of burning sweet grass, a part of her cultural traditions, during labor. The perinatal nurse's best response is:
 
  A) Burning any type of substance is not allowed by policy in the hospital. Is there something else that I can do that would be similar?
  B) I understand that this cultural practice is important to you, however, I am unable to accommodate your request at this time.
  C) Can you explain to me a bit more about this custom so that I can understand it better?
  D) I need to know more about this custom so that I can confer with the nurse in charge of the unit about your request. I want to support you in labor so let's work together to see if it is possible.

Question 2

The clinic nurse describes the respiratory system changes common to pregnancy to the new nurse. These changes include:
  Select all answers that apply:
 
  A) An increased tidal volume
  B) A decreased airway resistance
  C) An increased chest circumference
  D) An increased airway resistance


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

britb2u

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C


lindiwe

  • Member
  • Posts: 577
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

Jsherida

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan. The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e
An 1891 cartoon blames immigrants for the ills of American society: anarchy, socialism, mayhem, and An 1891 cartoon blames immigrants for the ills of American society: anarchy, socialism, mayhem, and
Woman doing housework Woman doing housework
Denaturation of DNA when native (double-stranded) Denaturation of DNA when native (double-stranded)
WOMAN FROM BRASSEMPOUY WOMAN FROM BRASSEMPOUY
Video: The Vestibular System

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library