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123654777 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

According to developmental theory, which nursing intervention for the childbearing family is most important?

a. Assess cultural, economic, and physiologic issues confronting the family.
b. Assist the family to adapt to changing roles and functions of its individuals.
c. Identify external resources to meet the needs of the childbearing family.
d. Assist the family members in developing new coping mechanisms.

Question 2

Before initiating DMPA injection, it is most important that the nurse

a. inquire about a history of drug allergic reactions
b. obtain a urine hCG
c. check the client's Pap smear results
d. take the client's vital signs

b614102004 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The best intervention is to assist them in developing new coping mechanisms for the transition due to changes in the family structure that childbearing families will experience. While assessing issues confronting the family, assisting the family to adapt to changing roles and functions, and identifying external resources are part of the nurse's responsibility, they are not the most important interventions.

Answer to Question 2

A
Hypersensitivity to DMPA may occur and should be assessed for prior to administering DMPA. Obtaining a urine hCG, checking the client's Pap smear results, and taking the client's vital signs are not necessary interventions with the use of DMPA.