Author Question: In providing support to a new mother who must return to full-time employment 6 weeks after a vaginal ... (Read 51 times)

kshipps · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In providing support to a new mother who must return to full-time employment 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery, the nurse should

a. Allow her to express her positive and negative feelings freely.
b. Reassure her that she'll get used to leaving her baby.
c. Discuss child care arrangements with her.
d. Allow her to solve the problem on her own.

Question 2

The conscious decision on when to conceive or avoid pregnancy throughout the reproductive years is called

a. Family planning
b. Birth control
c. Contraception
d. Assisted reproductive therapy

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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A Allowing the patient to express feelings will provide positive support in her
process of maternal adjustment.
B This blocks communication and belittles the patient's feelings.
C This is an important step in anticipatory guidance, but is not the best way to offer
support.
D She should be instrumental in solving the problem; however, allowing her time
to express her feelings and talk the problem over will assist her in making this
decision.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Family planning is the process of deciding when and if to have children.
B Birth control is the device and/or practice used to reduce the risk of conceiving
or bearing children.
C Contraception is the intentional prevention of pregnancy during sexual
intercourse.
D Assisted reproductive therapy is one of several possible treatments for infertility.