A 25-year-old multiparous woman gave birth to an infant boy 1 day ago. Today her husband brings a large container of brown seaweed soup to the hospital.
When the nurse enters the room, the husband asks for help with warming the soup so that his wife can eat it. The nurse's most appropriate response is to ask the woman a. Didn't you like your lunch?
b. Does your doctor know that you are planning to eat that?
c. What is that anyway?
d. I'll warm the soup in the microwave for you.
Question 2
A married couple is discussing alternatives for pregnancy prevention and has asked about fertility awareness methods (FAMs). The nurse's most appropriate reply is
a. They're not very effective, and it's very likely you'll get pregnant.
b. They can be effective for many couples, but they require motivation.
c. These methods have a few advantages and several health risks.
d. You would be much safer going on the pill and not having to worry.
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