Olds Maternal-Newborn Nursing Ch 22 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

As compared with admission considerations for an adult woman in labor, the nurse's priority for an adolescent in labor would be which of the following? 1. Cultural background 2. Plans for keeping the infant 3. Support persons 4. Developmental level {Ans: Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Because her cognitive development is incomplete, the younger adolescent may have fewer problem-solving capabilities. The very young woman needs someone to rely on at all times during labor. She may be more childlike and dependent than older teens.}) The nurse has completed the physical assessment of a client in early labor, and proceeds with the social assessment. A social history of the client would include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Use of drugs and alcohol 2. Family violence or sexual assault 3. Current living situation 4. Type of insurance 5. Availability of resources {Ans: Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. Risk factors such as the use of drugs or alcohol during the pregnancy can influence the labor and birth. 2. It is imperative to ask the woman about domestic violence and to