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pepyto

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When assessing a child's pain, which of the following is most important?
 
  A) Obtaining a pain rating from the child with each assessment
  B) Using the same tool to assess the child's pain each time
  C) Documenting the child's pain assessment
  D) Asking the parents about the child's pain tolerance

Question 2

The purpose of amniocentesis for a client hospitalized at 34 weeks of gestation with pregnancy-induced hypertension is to:
 
  a. Identify abnormal fetal cells.
  b. Detect metabolic disorders.
  c. Determine fetal lung maturity.
  d. Identify the sex of the fetus.



ansleighelindsey

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
During the third trimester, amniocentesis is most often performed to determine fetal lung maturity. In cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension, preterm delivery may be necessary due to changes in placental perfusion.
Identification of abnormal cells is done during the early portion of the pregnancy.
The test is done in the early portion of the pregnancy if the metabolic disorder is genetic.
Amniocentesis is done early in the pregnancy to do genetic studies and determine the sex.



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