Author Question: Which of the following is the best definition of maternal mortality? A) The number of deaths of ... (Read 32 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following is the best definition of maternal mortality?

A) The number of deaths of women in childbirth per 1000 births
B) The number of deaths of women related to childbearing per 100,000 births
C) The number of near deaths of women of childbearing years per 1000 births
D) The number of deaths of women of childbearing years per 100,000 births.

Question 2

What important, immediate postoperative care practice should the nurse remember when caring for a woman who has had a mastectomy?

a. The blood pressure (BP) cuff should not be applied to the affected arm.
b. Venipuncture for blood work should be performed on the affected arm.
c. The affected arm should be used for intravenous (IV) therapy.
d. The affected arm should be held down close to the woman's side.

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

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A

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A The affected arm should not be used for BP readings, IV therapy, or venipunc-ture.
B The affected arm should not be used for BP readings, IV therapy, or venipunc-ture.
C The affected arm should not be used for BP readings, IV therapy, or venipunc-ture.
D The affected arm should be elevated with pillows above the level of the right atrium.