Author Question: When teaching a class of pregnant women about the effects of substance abuse during pregnancy, which ... (Read 54 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When teaching a class of pregnant women about the effects of substance abuse during pregnancy, which of the following would the nurse include?

A) Low-birthweight infants
B) Excessive weight gain
C) Higher pain tolerance
D) Longer gestational periods

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old boy who has epilepsy with no sign of the seizure activity abating. Which of the following would be a priority for this child?

A) Multiple corrective surgeries to slowly remove diseased parts of his brain
B) Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to maximize his potential
C) Support for maintaining self-esteem because of his altered lifestyle
D) Hyperventilation therapy to counteract the periods of decreased oxygenation

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Response:
Substance abuse during pregnancy is associated with low-birthweight infants, preterm labor, abortion, intrauterine growth restriction, abruptio placentae, neurobehavioral abnormalities, and long-term childhood developmental consequences. Excessive weight gain, higher pain tolerance, and longer gestational periods are not associated with substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
The effects of living with a seizure disorder can be devastating. This child needs support to maintain his self-esteem. While corrective surgery is possible, it would be performed only once. Physical, occupational, speech, and hyperventilation therapy are not indicated for treatment of epilepsy.