Author Question: A woman, gravida 3, para 2, is attending her fourth prenatal visit and confides in the nurse that ... (Read 72 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A woman, gravida 3, para 2, is attending her fourth prenatal visit and confides in the nurse that she is battered by her husband. She is assessed to have multiple bruises at various stages of healing.

What nursing actions are appropriate for the nurse to implement? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Tell the husband that authorities will be notified immediately.
b.
Provide privacy for the assessment.
c.
Determine if children are being hurt.
d.
Communicate in a non-judgmental way.
e.
Determine factors that increase the risk of injury.

Question 2

The nurse is obtaining history and physical information on a new patient attending her first prenatal visit. After recording current height, weight, and BMI, it is determined that the patient is obese. What complications related to obesity will the nurse

a. Gestational diabetes
b. RH Incompatibility
c. Hypertension
d. Pre-eclampsia
e. Infection

wilsonbho · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
The woman being assessed for abuse is taken to a private area. The nurse determines whether there are factors that increase the risk for severe injuries or homicide, such as drug use by the abuser, a gun in the house, prior use of a weapon, or violent behavior by the abuser outside the home. The nurse also determines whether children are being hurt. It is vital that the abuser not find out that the woman has reported the abuse or that she intends to leave.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
The obese woman who is pregnant has a high risk for developing complications during pregnancy such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, cardiac problems, pre-eclampsia, and respiratory problems.