Answer to Question 1
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A By not assessing the woman, the nurse failed to meet the established standards of
care. The first element of negligence relates to whether the nurse has a duty to
provide care to the woman. The care that the nurse provides must meet the
established standards of care.
B By not first assessing the woman, the nurse does not meet the established
standards of care.
C The nurse could be found negligent.
D The nurse is responsible for assessing the woman.
Answer to Question 2
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A The opiates include opium, heroin, meperidine, morphine, codeine, and methadone. The signs and symptoms of heroin use are euphoria, relaxation, relief from pain, detachment from reality, impaired judgment, drowsiness, constricted pupils, nausea, constipation, slurred speech, and respiratory depression. Possible effects on pregnancy include preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, miscarriage, premature rupture of membranes, infections, breech presentation, and preterm labor.
B Alcohol is not an opiate.
C PCP is not an opiate.
D Cocaine is not an opiate.
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