Following the birth of her infant, a patient states that her childbirth classes assisted her in dealing with labor and birth. The nurse understands that current research on childbirth education demonstrates which benefit?
1. Patients develop a strong attachment to the birth attendant.
2. Patients avoid the use of medication for labor.
3. Patients become dependent upon their partners.
4. Patients have a feeling of control over the birthing process.
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Rationale 1: An increased attachment to the birth attendant is not necessarily a benefit of childbirth classes.
Rationale 2: Childbirth education participants might use less medication during labor, but not all will avoid medication.
Rationale 3: Childbirth classes do not increase the dependence on the partner.
Rationale 4: Current research indicates that parents who participate in childbirth education have a greater sense of control over their labor and birth experience.
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1. "If I were you, I would hold very still so that it will only take one stick." 2. "It is okay to cry. I know that this hurts." 3. "Don't worry a bit, this is just like a little mosquito bite." 4. "Why are you crying? I thought that you were a tough kid."
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a. 10%. c. 5%. b. 20%. d. 45%.
The nurse reviews quality improvement results and outcomes evaluations before selecting evidence-based practice interventions for a patient's care. What information is the nurse using?
1. Issue of interest 2. Internal evidence 3. External evidence 4. Patient population
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He refuses to talk to the physician in the ED unless a shaman is present. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate? A) Try to locate a shaman and ask him to come to the ED. B) Explain to the client that "voodoo" medicine will not heal the wound on his foot. C) Ask the client to explain what he thinks the shaman will do differently than the ED physician. D) Tell the client that he has the right to refuse treatment.