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RYAN BANYAN

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Prior to receiving lumbar epidural anesthesia, the nurse would anticipate placing the laboring client in which of the following positions?
 
  1. On her right side in the center of the bed with her back curved
  2. Lying prone with a pillow under her chest
  3. On her left side with the bottom leg straight and the top leg slightly flexed
  4. Sitting on the edge of the bed with her back slightly curved and her feet on a stool

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a community education class on healthy pregnancy. Which statements should be included? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Eating a well balanced diet helps prevent pregnancy complications.
  2. Stress management and support systems are important in pregnancy.
  3. Prenatal care can be obtained at any point in the pregnancy.
  4. Complications during a prior pregnancy do not recur.
  5. Exercising regularly facilitates feeling better in pregnancy.
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abro1885

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. This position is not consistent with access to the epidural spaces.
2. This position is not consistent with access to the epidural spaces.
3. This position is not consistent with access to the epidural spaces.
4. Sitting on the edge of the bed with the back slightly curved and the feet on a stool allows the epidural spaces to be accessed more easily.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 5
Rationale:
1. Good overall nutrition helps reduce the incidence of many pregnancy complications, including anemia, preterm labor, and delivery complications such as shoulder dystocia.
2. Clients with high stress levels and poor support systems are more likely to develop postpartum depression and have problems parenting.
3. Early and regular prenatal care is important to provide education that can help prevent complications, and to detect complications as they develop.
4. Many complications of pregnancy have a tendency to recur, including postpartum hemorrhage, postpartum depression, preterm labor, and premature rupture of membranes.
5. Regular exercise during pregnancy helps prevent hypertension and gestational diabetes, helps reduce length of labor, and helps clients feel good.




RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


sultana.d

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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