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chandani

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A pregnant client in her 38th week of gestation complains of abdominal pains and
  suspects she is in labor. Which finding is characteristic of true labor contractions?
 
  A) Contractions are short and irregular
  B) Contractions are generally felt low in the abdomen
  C) Contractions help create effacement and dilation of the cervix
  D) Contractions are relieved by change of position or activity

Question 2

Today, the LPN/LVN is expected to assume a leadership role in some healthcare settings. In which of the following settings would the nurse most likely assume this role? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Hospital
  B) Long-term care facility
  C) Extended-care facility
  D) Parish nursing
  E) Sub-acute care facility
  F) Short-term rehabilitation facility


momtoalll

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B, C
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Today, the LPN/LVN is expected to assume a leadership role in some healthcare settings. The NFLPN and other organizations have reported that this increased responsibility is most evident in long-term or extended-care facilities (ECFs)


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