Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client on an antepartum unit, and is gathering information for the nursing ... (Read 55 times)

K@ · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client on an antepartum unit, and is gathering information for the nursing history. The client is in early pregnancy, and is threatening to abort the fetus.

The nurse specifically asks the mother about herbal supplements. Which of the following herbals might be the cause of this mother's threatened abortion? 1. Catnip
2. Chamomile
3. Ginseng
4. Red clover

Question 2

The nurse enters the client's room and finds the client sitting on the floor beside the bed. The nurse asks the client if he fell, and the client denies a fall. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

1. Leave the client on the floor and get another nurse to witness the event.
2. Assess the client and complete an incident report.
3. Document in the chart that the client fell out of bed.
4. Accept the client's statement that she did not fall.

bigcheese9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Chamomile is a known abortfacient. Catnip can cause headaches. Ginseng can cause headache, insomnia, nausea. Red clover can cause allergic reactions. However, only chamomile could threaten the pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The nurse should first assess the client and provide any needed care. Once the client is cared for, the nurse should complete an incident report, because the client was found on the floor. While it is possible the client chose to sit on the floor, it is not likely; an incident report would be the safest action to take, and will cause no harm if the client indeed chose to sit on the floor. Answer option 1 is incorrect because it requires the client to remain on the floor, possibly injured, and there is no need for a witness. Option 3 is incorrect because the nurse should document objectively, and did not witness the client fall out of bed. The correct wording would be Client found sitting on floor, denies falling. Option 4 is not acceptable, because of the high likelihood that the client might have fallen. Completing an incident report will not cause a problem if the client did not actually fall, and can be important if problems arise later.