Exam 30: Medical-Surgical Disorders

Which important component of nutritional counseling should the nurse include in health teaching for a pregnant woman who is experiencing cholecystitis?

Because most pregnant women continue their usual activities,trauma remains a common complication during pregnancy.Approximately 1 in 12 pregnancies in the United States are complicated by trauma each year.Because of the physiologic alterations that accompany pregnancy,special considerations for the mother and fetus are necessary when trauma occurs.Match the maternal system adaptation in pregnancy with the clinical response to trauma. -Increased risk of acidosis

Since the gene for cystic fibrosis was identified in 1989,data can be collected for the purposes of genetic counseling for couples regarding carrier status.According to the most recent statistics,how often does cystic fibrosis occur in Caucasian live births?

When caring for a pregnant woman with cardiac problems,the nurse must be alert for the signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation.Which critical findings would the nurse find on assessment of the client experiencing this condition?

Another common pregnancy-specific condition is pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP).A client asks the nurse why she has developed this condition and what can be done.What is the nurse's best response?

Postoperative care of the pregnant woman who requires abdominal surgery for appendicitis includes which additional assessment?

Which congenital anomalies can occur because of the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)in pregnancy? (Select all that apply. )

Because most pregnant women continue their usual activities,trauma remains a common complication during pregnancy.Approximately 1 in 12 pregnancies in the United States are complicated by trauma each year.Because of the physiologic alterations that accompany pregnancy,special considerations for the mother and fetus are necessary when trauma occurs.Match the maternal system adaptation in pregnancy with the clinical response to trauma. -Increased risk of thrombus formation

Which neurologic condition would require preconception counseling,if possible?

Because most pregnant women continue their usual activities,trauma remains a common complication during pregnancy.Approximately 1 in 12 pregnancies in the United States are complicated by trauma each year.Because of the physiologic alterations that accompany pregnancy,special considerations for the mother and fetus are necessary when trauma occurs.Match the maternal system adaptation in pregnancy with the clinical response to trauma. -Increased risk of aspiration

In caring for a pregnant woman diagnosed with sickle cell anemia,the nurse must be aware of the signs and symptoms of a sickle cell crisis.What do these include? (Select all that apply. )

A woman with asthma is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage.Which drug should be avoided when treating postpartum bleeding to avoid exacerbating asthma?

Because most pregnant women continue their usual activities,trauma remains a common complication during pregnancy.Approximately 1 in 12 pregnancies in the United States are complicated by trauma each year.Because of the physiologic alterations that accompany pregnancy,special considerations for the mother and fetus are necessary when trauma occurs.Match the maternal system adaptation in pregnancy with the clinical response to trauma. -Altered pain referral

It is extremely rare for a woman to die in childbirth;however,it can happen.In the United States,the annual occurrence of maternal death is 12 per 100,000 cases of live birth.What are the leading causes of maternal death?

Bell palsy is an acute idiopathic facial paralysis,the cause for which remains unknown.Which statement regarding this condition is correct?

Because most pregnant women continue their usual activities,trauma remains a common complication during pregnancy.Approximately 1 in 12 pregnancies in the United States are complicated by trauma each year.Because of the physiologic alterations that accompany pregnancy,special considerations for the mother and fetus are necessary when trauma occurs.Match the maternal system adaptation in pregnancy with the clinical response to trauma. -Decreased placental perfusion in the supine position

Which information should the nurse take into consideration when planning care for a postpartum client with cardiac disease?

Autoimmune disorders often occur during pregnancy because a large percentage of women with an autoimmune disorder are of childbearing age.Which disorders fall into the category of collagen vascular disease? (Select all that apply. )

A pregnant woman at term is transported to the emergency department (ED)after a severe vehicular accident.The obstetric nurse responds and rushes to the ED with a fetal monitor.Cardiopulmonary arrest occurs as the obstetric nurse arrives.What is the highest priority for the trauma team?

The client makes an appointment for preconception counseling.The woman has a known heart condition and is unsure if she should become pregnant.Which is the only cardiac condition that would cause concern?