A disadvantage of epidural anesthesia is that it a. increases ...

[Awilson837]

A disadvantage of epidural anesthesia is that it
 
  a. increases client sedation
  b. delivers inconsistent pain management
  c. may decrease ability to push
  d. can only be administered during the second stage of labor

Question 2

Of the many factors that influence parental responses, nurses should be aware that all of these statements regarding age are true except:
 
  a. An adolescent mother's egocentricity and unmet developmental needs interfere with her ability to parent effectively.
  b. An adolescent mother is likely to use less verbal instruction, be less responsive, and interact less positively than other mothers.
  c. Adolescent mothers have a higher documented incidence of child abuse.
  d. Mothers older than 35 often deal with more stress related to work and career is-sues and decreasing libido.

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Answer to Question 1

C
In addition to blocking sensory pathways, epidural anesthesia may decrease motor ability, and subsequently may decrease ability to push. An epidural does not produce sedation. It provides consistent pain management. Epidural anesthesia is most commonly administered during the active labor.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Adolescent mothers are more inclined to have a number of parenting difficulties that benefit from counseling, but a higher incidence of child abuse is not one of them.
B Adolescent mothers are more inclined to have a number of parenting difficulties that benefit from counseling, but a higher incidence of child abuse is not one of them.
C Adolescent mothers are more inclined to have a number of parenting difficulties that benefit from counseling, but a higher incidence of child abuse is not one of them.
D Incorrect: Midlife mothers have many competencies but are more likely to have to deal with career and sexual issues than are younger mothers.

[Awilson837]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[cdmart10]

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