The nurse manager of an outpatient postnatal clinic is concerned ...

[nmorano1]

The nurse manager of an outpatient postnatal clinic is concerned about the number of infants who die within the first year of life in the United States as compared to other countries.
 
  What are the major reasons for this greater amount of infant mortality in the United States? (Select all that apply.)
  A) Access to hospitals for deliveries
  B) Use of vitamins during pregnancy
  C) Definition of live births in other countries
  D) Availability of obstetricians to provide care
  E) Large number of preterm births in the United States

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the history of maternity care before starting a new position as a labor and delivery nurse. What two major developments greatly influenced the way maternity care is practiced in the United States?
 
  A) Technologic advances and the use of forceps by physicians
  B) Development of anesthesia and acceptance of the germ theory
  C) Advent of birthing centers and the development of maternity care
  D) Development of pediatrics as a specialty and replacement of midwives as the primary attendants at births

[Kdiggy]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, E

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B

[nmorano1]

TYSM

[vickyvicksss]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it