The nurse is explaining the technique of internal version to a group of nursing students. Which describes the technique of internal version?
a. Manipulation of the fetus from a breech to a cephalic presentation before labor begins
b. Manipulation of the fetus from a transverse lie to a longitudinal lie before cesarean birth
c. Manipulation of the second twin from an oblique lie to a transverse lie before labor begins
d. Manipulation of the second twin from a transverse lie to a breech presentation during vaginal birth
ANS: D
Internal version is used only during vaginal birth to manipulate the second twin into a presentation that allows it to be born vaginally. For internal version to occur, the cervix needs to be completely dilated. For internal version to occur, the cervix needs to be dilated. Internal version is done to turn the second twin after the first twin is born.
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A) Bones decrease resorption due to decreased parathyroid hormone B) Diminished positioning sensations in the lower extremities C) Outgrowth of collagen and elastin cells D) The number of skeletal muscle fibers increases
A nurse is formulating the diagnostic statement for a client who had a motor vehicle accident. The healthcare facility where the nurse is employed uses a three-part diagnostic statement on the electronic medical record. The client has bruises in the anterior chest and is unable to move independently when sitting up or lying down. Which is the best example of a correct diagnostic statement?
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a. Community A—with 23 single teenage pregnancies in a city of 500 b. Community B—with 45 single teenage pregnancies in a city of 1000 c. Community C—with 90 single teenage pregnancies in a city of 2000 d. Community D—with 90 single teenage pregnancies in a city of 1500