As a nurse in labor and delivery, you are caring for a Muslim ...

[gbarreiro]

As a nurse in labor and delivery, you are caring for a Muslim woman during the active phase of labor. You note that when you touch her, she quickly draws away. You should
 
  a. Continue to touch her as much as you need to while providing care.
  b. Assume that she doesn't like you and decrease your time with.
  c. Limit touching to a minimum, as this may not be acceptable in her culture.
  d. Ask the charge nurse to reassign you to another patient.

Question 2

The following is true of the placenta:
 
  a. It is formed from trophoblast cells at the site of implantation.
  b. Maternal and fetal blood mix in nutrient exchange.
  c. The placental barrier protects the fetus from viral infections.
  d. It begins functioning at the 6th week of em-bryonic development.

[zacnyjessica]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback
A By continuing to touch her, the nurse is showing disrespect for her cultural
beliefs.
B A Muslim's response to touch does not reflect like or dislike.
C Touching is an important component of communication in various cultures, but
if the patient appears to find it offensive, the nurse should respect her cultural
beliefs and limit touching her.
D This reaction may be offensive to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

A
Trophoblast (the outer layer of blastocyst cells) is part of the structure that forms the placenta, while the inner cluster of blastocyst cells develops into the embryo. The maternal portion circulates nutrients to the embryo and receives wastes from the fetus. Viruses can cross the placental barrier. The placenta begins functioning around the 3rd week after implantation.

[gbarreiro]

Excellent

[strudel15]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it