A maternal-newborn nurse is caring for a mother who just delivered a baby born with Down syndrome. Which nursing diagnosis would be the most essential in caring for the mother of this infant?

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A maternal-newborn nurse is caring for a mother who just delivered a baby born with Down syndrome. Which nursing diagnosis would be the most essential in caring for the mother of this infant?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This mother will likely experience a disruption in the family process related to the birth of a baby with an inherited disorder. Therefore, the probable nursing diagnosis for this family is 'Interrupted family processes.' Women commonly experience 'body image disturbances in the postpartum period'; however, this nursing diagnosis is unrelated to giving birth to a child with Down syndrome. The mother will likely have a mix of emotions that may include anxiety, guilt, and denial, but this nursing diagnosis is not the most essential for this family. 'Risk for injury' is not an applicable nursing diagnosis.

Question 2 of 5

How would the physiologic process of the sexual response best be characterized?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Preconception and prenatal care have become important components of women's health. What is the guiding principle of preconception care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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Which female reproductive organ(s) is(are) responsible for cyclic menstruation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What fatty acids (classified as hormones) are found in many body tissues with complex roles in many reproductive functions?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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