Author Question: The nurse interprets factors affecting the communication style of the obstetric client and her ... (Read 6 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse interprets factors affecting the communication style of the obstetric client and her husband as including which characteristics? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Gender differences in communication
2. Group communication
3. Developmental stage
4. Professional boundaries
5. Role reversal

Question 2

The provider has told the client that she must reduce the amount of stress in her life because it is having a negative effect on her heart. When the provider leaves the room, the client asks the nurse why stress would affect her heart.

The nurse best responds by explaining: 1. Stress causes a release of chemicals that cause blood vessels to narrow and heart rate to increase.
2. Doctors always think women's problems are caused by stress.
3. Stress raises blood pressure, which puts you at increased risk of heart disease.
4. Stress causes the release of chemicals that destroy the kidney, and this impacts the heart.

sarajane1989 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale: From an early age, girls and boys communicate differently.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: When the body is exposed to stress, the adrenal gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine, which causes vasoconstriction and increases the work of the heart making the risk of heart disease greater.