Author Question: An expectant couple desires to determine compatibility with a care provider. They ask the nurse for ... (Read 78 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

An expectant couple desires to determine compatibility with a care provider. They ask the nurse for assistance. Which of the following questions should be addressed first?

1. Can my children attend the birth?
2. If I have a cesarean birth, can my husband attend?
3. What is your philosophy of birth?
4. What percentage of your clients have episiotomies?

Question 2

A 26-year-old primigravida has come to the clinic for her regular prenatal visit at 12 weeks. She appears thin and somewhat nervous. She reports that she eats a well-balanced diet, although her weight is 5 pounds less than it was at her last visit.

The results of la-boratory studies confirm that she has a hyperthyroid condition. Based on the available data, the nurse formulates a plan of care. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the woman at this time? a. Deficient fluid volume
b. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
c. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements
d. Disturbed sleep pattern

catron30 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale:
1. Children attendance, a husband's presence for a cesarean birth, and episiotomy percentages are complements of the provider's philosophy.
2. Children attendance, a husband's presence for a cesarean birth, and episiotomy percentages are complements of the provider's philosophy.
3. A thorough understanding of the provider's philosophy is essential to determining compatibility.
4. Children attendance, a husband's presence for a cesarean birth, and episiotomy percentages are complements of the provider's philosophy.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A No clinical signs or symptoms support this nursing diagnosis.
B This patient's clinical cues include weight loss, which would support this nursing diagnosis.
C This patient reports weight loss, not weight gain. This nursing diagnosis is not appropriate.
D Although the patient reports nervousness, based on the patient's other clinical symptoms, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be imbalanced nutri-tion: less than body requirements.