The nurse explains that the maternity cycle is divided into three periods. The intrapartal period covers:
a. beginning of pregnancy to midterm.
b. conception to third trimester.
c. onset of labor to delivery of the baby.
d. onset of labor to delivery of the placenta.
D
The intrapartal period of the maternity cycle covers the onset of labor to delivery of the placenta.
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The newest IOM Report was published in 2010 and included which of the following recommendations for the nursing profession?
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The best definition for "standard of care" might be for the nurse to do what
A. A reasonably prudent nurse would do in the same situation. B. Is currently being advocated in nursing textbooks. C. Is outlined in the policies and procedures of the agency. D. Is the customary traditional practice in the community.