Which response by the nurse to the woman's statement, I'm afraid ...

[geoffrey]

Which response by the nurse to the woman's statement, I'm afraid to have a cesarean birth, would be the most therapeutic?
 
  a. What concerns you most about a cesarean birth?
  b. Everything will be OK.
  c. Don't worry about it. It will be over soon.
  d. The doctor will be in later, and you can talk to him.

Question 2

The two primary areas of risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are:
 
  a. Sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.
  b. Age and educational level.
  c. Large number of sexual partners and race.
  d. Risky sexual behaviors and inadequate preventive health behaviors.

[Kjones0604]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback
A Focusing on what the woman is saying and asking for clarification is the most
therapeutic response.
B This response belittles the woman's feelings.
C This response will indicate that the woman's feelings are not important.
D This response does not allow the woman to verbalize her feelings when she
desires.

Answer to Question 2

D

Feedback
A Although low socioeconomic status may be a factor in avoiding purchasing bar-rier protection, sexual orientation does not put one at higher risk.
B Younger individuals with less education may not be aware of proper prevention techniques: however, these are not the primary areas of risk for STIs.
C Having a large number of sexual partners is certainly a risk-taking behavior, but race does not increase the risk for STIs.
D Risky sexual behaviors and inadequate preventive health behaviors put a person at risk for acquiring or transmitting an STI.

[geoffrey]

Gracias!

[nanny]

Excellent