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An 18-year-old pregnant patient with hyperemesis gravidarum expresses the desire for the fetus to spontaneously abort. What should the nurse do?
 
  A) Reassure that the conversation is confidential and encourage continuing sharing feelings
  B) Contact the hospital's psychiatry department to have someone see the patient
  C) Discuss with the charge nurse the possibility of a psychiatric or social services consult
  D) Share the information with the physician and the patient's family

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the treatment plan for a pregnant patient with epilepsy. What most likely is a part of this patient's treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Schedule date for cesarean birth
  B) Schedule a high-resolution sonogram
  C) Prepare to take additional vitamin K at week 36
  D) Continuing 4 mg folate supplements until delivery
  E) Have serum alpha-fetoprotein levels drawn at week 15



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E





 

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