Author Question: The nurse is providing prenatal education to a patient whose pregnancy has been confirmed. This is ... (Read 70 times)

123654777 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is providing prenatal education to a patient whose pregnancy has been confirmed. This is the patient's first pregnancy and she is in her first trimester.

The nurse instructs the patient that she should stop smoking, avoid alcohol, and avoid eating king mackerel because of the high mercury content in the fish. Although this advice should be followed during the entire pregnancy, the fetus is most vulnerable to adverse effects in the _____ trimester. a. first
b. second
c. third
d. final

Question 2

Which technique should the nurse use when providing information to a patient with a health literacy level of fifth grade?

a. Use the passive voice of language.
b. Present the most important information first.
c. Shift from subject to subject until the patient responds.
d. Explain using jargon so the patient will understand others on the health care team.

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Exposure to potential teratogens can affect fetal development during any of the trimesters; however, vulnerability is increased during the first trimester when fetal cells are differentiating and organs are forming.

Answer to Question 2

B
To promote understanding in a patient with a health literacy level of fifth grade is to present the most important information first. Use the active voice instead of passive. Break complex information into understandable chunks; do not shift from subject to subject. Use simple language, avoid medical jargon.