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newbem

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Abuse during pregnancy endangers the health and well-being of the pregnant woman and her fetus. Which complicating factor is seen twice as much in women experiencing abuse during pregnancy?
 
  a. Postpartum hemorrhage
  b. Preterm delivery
  c. Maternal substance abuse
  d. Delivery by caesarean section

Question 2

A 78-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. She appears to be confused and combative at times. Her daughter is concerned because her mother was alert and oriented prior to being diagnosed with pneumonia.
 
  Her altered mental status is related to: a. The onset of Alzheimer's disease
  b. Alteration in oxygenation
  c. Result of family neglect
  d. Dysfunctional coping


jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The number of women who are abused during pregnancy experiencing preterm delivery and low-birth-weight infants has doubled. Women also postpone prenatal care until the third trimester when it is too late to provide adequate care to treat problems. Hemorrhage after delivery, substance abuse, and operative delivery are not noted as issues more prevalent in abused pregnant women.

Answer to Question 2

B
Physical problems can lead to changes in mental status. Early assessment and intervention are key for keeping older adult's minor problems from becoming major ones. An alteration of the patient's oxygenation can affect a client's behavior.


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