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Ethical Issues in Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Many communities now offer the availability of free-standing birth centers to provide care for low-risk women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. When counseling the newly pregnant patient regarding this option, the nurse should be aware that this type of care setting includes which advantages? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Equipped for obstetric emergencies: Free-standing birth centers are equipped to handle any obstetric emergencies that may arise during labor and birth. They have the necessary equipment and trained staff to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies to ensure the safety of both the mother and baby.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a 46-year-old female patient. The patient appears hesitant when asked of her sexual history, and the nurse discovers that the patient is a lesbian. What education should the nurse provide to this patient pertaining to her health?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The education that the nurse should provide to the lesbian patient pertains to her health includes the fact that lesbians often are at higher risk for menstrual disorders, abnormal insulin production, and infertility. It is important for the nurse to be aware of potential health risks that may affect lesbians specifically, as this knowledge can help in providing appropriate care and interventions. By addressing these specific health concerns, the nurse can promote the patient's overall well-being and empower her to take proactive steps to maintain her health.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to the 35-year-old female patient at the family practice clinic who is in the office for her annual physical examination. Which tests should the nurse recommend are the most appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care for the 34-year-old patient diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome .Which interventions would correlate to the common symptoms of this syndrome? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age that can present with a variety of symptoms. Common symptoms of PCOS include irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, acne, excessive hair growth, and infertility. Therefore, interventions that may correlate with these common symptoms can include lifestyle modifications like weight management, exercise, dietary changes, hormonal medications to regulate menstrual cycles, and fertility treatments if conception is desired. Treating the symptoms can help improve the patient's quality of life and overall health outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 33-year-old female patient who comes to the family practice clinic with complaints of excessive menstrual bleeding with bleeding between periods for the past 6 months. The health care provider has performed an endometrial biopsy and has discontinued the patient's oral contraceptives. What is the rationale for this treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct rationale for discontinuing the oral contraceptives in a patient with excessive menstrual bleeding and bleeding between periods is that this condition is often associated with hyperplasia of the endometrial tissue, which can be exacerbated with the use of oral contraceptives. Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition characterized by the abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus, which can lead to heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. Estrogen contained in oral contraceptives can contribute to this thickening of the endometrial tissue, potentially worsening the patient's symptoms. By discontinuing the oral contraceptives, the provider aims to reduce the estrogen levels in the body, which may help alleviate the symptoms associated with endometrial hyperplasia. An endometrial biopsy is also important in this case to further investigate the underlying cause of the abnormal bleeding.