Reflection Questions
1
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Discuss the actions of the nurse when the person who is pregnant informs the nurse they are refusing the speculum examination.
2
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Discuss the role of the nurse when the ultrasound at the first prenatal visit reveals an empty uterus.
3
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Why is it important to continue to screen for complications throughout pregnancy?
4
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Why are cultural considerations important when providing nutritional counseling to a person who is pregnant?
5
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What nursing actions are expected when the pregnant person answers yes when asked if they are experiencing any pain at a prenatal visit in the second trimester?
6
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How would the nurse explain viability to the pregnant person in the second trimester?
7
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Explain the difference between the fetal lie and the fetal presentation.
8
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Why is it important for the nurse to discuss the signs and symptoms of complications of pregnancy?
9
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How does the nurse determine a family’s communication methods?
10
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Why is a family assessment important?