Exam 24: The Childbearing Family With Special Needs

A pregnant woman who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex for her drug habit.This behavior puts her at a greater risk for

A common effect of both smoking and cocaine use on the pregnant woman is

An appropriate nursing measure when a baby has an unexpected anomaly is to

The standard of care for women who are dependent on heroin or other narcotics is ___________ maintenance treatment (MMT).

As a powerful central nervous system stimulant,which of these substances can lead to miscarriage,preterm labor,placental separation (abruption),and stillbirth?

When helping the mother,father,and other family members actualize the loss of the infant,nurses should

When the nurse is alone with a battered patient,the patient seems extremely anxious and says,"It was all my fault.The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that." The best response by the nurse is

Of adolescents who become pregnant,what percentage have had a previous birth?

The most dangerous effect on the fetus of a mother who smokes cigarettes while pregnant is

Many teens wait until the second or even third trimester to seek prenatal care.The nurse should understand that the reasons behind this delay include (select all that apply)

During which phase of the cycle of violence does the batterer become contrite and remorseful?

A woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy,because

In counseling a patient who has decided to relinquish her baby for adoption,the nurse should

In helping bereaved parents cope and move on,nurses should keep in mind that

Despite warnings,prenatal exposure to alcohol continues to far exceed exposure to illicit drugs.A diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is made when there are visible markers in each of three categories.Which is not a recognized category for diagnosis of FAS?

What is a major barrier to health care for teen mothers?

Society tends to minimize perinatal loss because of the prevailing belief that there are no barriers to getting pregnant and the expectation that once a woman is pregnant,a healthy,live infant will result.Is this statement true or false?

An increasing number of women are now becoming pregnant relatively late in their reproductive lives.The birth rate for women ages 40 to 44 has increased to the highest level in 40 years.Which advances in maternity care these women are at no greater risk for obstetric complications.Is this statement true or false?

A patient at 24 weeks of gestation says she has a glass of wine with dinner every evening.The nurse will counsel her to eliminate all alcohol intake,because

A woman who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention,saying she fell down the stairs.What scenario would cause an emergency department nurse to suspect that the woman has been battered?