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nummyann

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What is the treatment of choice for a woman whose pregnancy history includes habitual abortions as the result of an incompetent cervix?
 
  a. a dilation and curettage or suction evacuation
  b. induction with oxytocin
  c. surgical treatment with cerclage at 16 weeks followed by cesarean delivery at term
  d. treatment with tocolytics to halt the process and bed rest until viability can be reached

Question 2

Before applying a new, dry dressing to a client's surgical incision, the nurse should remove and discard the current dressing with gloved hands and then:
 
  a. cleanse the skin around the incision with hydrogen peroxide
  b. remove soiled gloves and apply clean gloves before proceeding
  c. notify the health care provider if any irritation is evident
  d. apply a new dressing



dellikani2015

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Answer to Question 1

C
When habitual abortions are caused by an incomplete cervix, a treatment option is surgical cerclage.

Answer to Question 2

B
When changing a dry dressing, apply clean gloves when removing the soiled dressing, remove gloves, cleanse hands, and apply clean gloves before apply new dressing.



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