A pregnant woman in her first trimester is having her first ...

[kamilo84]

A pregnant woman in her first trimester is having her first prenatal visit. She tells the nurse that she takes red raspberry leaf regularly. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  Discuss the cardiovascular problems associated with this substance.
  B.
  Explain that it is safe to use during pregnancy.
  C.
  Inform the woman that safety has not been established.
  D.
  Tell the woman she should not use it during pregnancy.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a pregnant patient during the first prenatal visit. Which question by the nurse is the best example of therapeutic communication?
 
  A.
  Do you understand the prenatal visit schedule?
  B.
  Do you use drugs or drink alcohol?
  C.
  Have you experienced quickening?
  D.
  To begin, what questions may I answer?

[aham8f]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Red raspberry is safe to use during pregnancy, and it may be beneficial in relieving the symptoms of morning sickness and in assisting in the birth of the baby and placenta. The other statements apply to blue cohosh.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The first prenatal visit is extremely important and is a vital time for the nurse to use therapeutic communication to help establish a professional, caring relationship. The nurse should avoid yes-no questions and medical jargon that could be intimidating. Open-ended questions elicit the most information; when the nurse begins by asking what questions she or he can answer, that leaves an opening for the patient to express any concerns or questions at that time.

[kamilo84]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tkempin]

Excellent