Author Question: Becky has delivered twins. The first twin was stillborn, and the second is in the intensive care ... (Read 87 times)

Chelseaamend

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 545
Becky has delivered twins. The first twin was stillborn, and the second is in the intensive care nursery, recovering quickly from respiratory distress. Becky is crying softly and says, I wish my baby could have lived.
 
  The most therapeutic response is: a. Don't be sad. At least you have one healthy baby.
  b. How soon do you plan to have another baby?
  c. I have a friend who lost a twin and she's doing just fine now.
  d. I am so sorry about your loss. Would you like to talk about it?

Question 2

Which is the most appropriate statement for introducing the topic of family planning in the postpartum setting?
 
  a. Let's talk about birth control because breastfeeding is not 100 effective in preventing pregnancy.
  b. What are your plans for future pregnancies?
  c. Here are some pamphlets on available methods of birth control. I'll come back later and discuss them with you.
  d. Do you plan on being sexually active in the future?



ally

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Answer to Question 1

D
The nurse should recognize the woman's grief and its significance.
This is denying the loss of the other infant.
This is denying the loss of the infant and her grief and belittling her feelings.
This is belittling her feelings.

Answer to Question 2

B
This opens the conversation to ways of preventing pregnancy from occurring before the woman is ready.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library