The nurse is presenting a prenatal class to a group of women pregnant for the first time who are all over 35 years of age. The nurse knows that the advantage of waiting until later to start a family is which of the following?
1. That the woman will have an easier labor and delivery.
2. That the baby will be at less of a risk for congenital anomalies.
3. That the woman is more likely to be financially secure.
4. That the woman will be more fertile than a younger woman would.
3
Explanation: 3. This delay in starting a family allows women to pursue advanced educational degrees and prepare financially for the impact children will have on their lives.
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The pregnant client at 41 weeks is scheduled for labor induction. She asks the nurse if induction is really necessary. What response by the nurse is best?
1. "Babies can develop postmaturity syndrome, which increases their chances of having complications after birth." 2. "When infants are born two or more weeks after their due date, they have meconium in the amniotic fluid." 3. "Sometimes the placenta ages excessively, and we want to take care of that problem before it happens." 4. "The doctor wants to be proactive in preventing any problems with your baby if he gets any bigger."
The nurse is preparing a seminar for staff nurses on the issues surrounding global health. What information should the nurse include as important for nurses to know about this topic? (Select all that apply.)
1. Contributes to creating solutions to global health challenges. 2. Identifies progress that has been made in global health problems. 3. Highlights the global health challenges that need to be addressed. 4. Encourages nurses to migrate to other countries to address ongoing health issues. 5. Identifies the relevance of global health concepts in relation to community health.
The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous does of insulin to a patient with diabetes. Which two sites might the nurse use that would provide the best absorption of the injection? Select all that apply
a. Upper arm b. Abdomen c. Thigh d. Upper buttocks
When caring for a client with cholecystitis, the nurse knows to place the client in which of the following positions?
A) supine B) Trendelenburg C) lithotomy D) Fowler's