Author Question: A pregnant woman asks about the advantages of a hospital birth. You would explain to her that A) ... (Read 39 times)

jace · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pregnant woman asks about the advantages of a hospital birth. You would explain to her that

A) what was right for her mother will surely be right for her.
B) a hospital's primary function is promotion of health.
C) having anesthesia administered in a hospital setting will shorten labor.
D) she will have the security of knowing emergency equipment is on hand.

Question 2

A type I diabetic delivers a healthy baby girl by cesarean section for fetal distress. She is one day post-op. Which order should you question?

a. AccuChecks qid; resume last insulin dose prior to delivery
b. AccuChecks qid and cover with regular insulin according to sliding scale
c. Encourage ambulation
d. IV lactated Ringer's 125/hr. until tolerating clear liquids

kingdude89 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A
The increased insulin resistance that occurs during pregnancy often resolves within a few hours following delivery. Therefore, there is no need to do AccuChecks qid or resume the insulin. The other options are appropriate prescriptions by the health care provider.