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kodithompson

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To help a woman reduce the severity of nausea caused by morning sickness, the nurse might suggest that she:
 
  a. Try a tart food or drink such as lemonade or salty foods such as potato chips.
  b. Drink plenty of fluids early in the day.
  c. Brush her teeth immediately after eating.
  d. Never snack before bedtime.

Question 2

The nurse would expect a physician to prescribe which of the following medications if a postpartum client were having heavy bleeding and a boggy uterus?
 
  1. Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine)
  2. Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM)
  3. Terbutaline (Brethine)
  4. Docusate (Colace)



javimendoza7

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Answer to Question 1

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A Interestingly, some women can tolerate tart or salty foods when they are nau-seous.
B The woman should avoid drinking too much when nausea is most likely, but she should be sure to make up the fluid levels later in the day when she feels better.
C The woman should avoid brushing her teeth immediately after eating.
D A small snack of cereal and milk or yogurt before bedtime may help the stomach in the morning.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Methylergonovine maleate is the drug used for the prevention and control of postpartum hemorrhage.
2. Rh immune globulin suppresses Rh isoimmunization, and is used when the client is Rh-negative.
3. Terbutaline is used as a tocolytic.
4. Docusate is a stool softener.



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