Suggested Answers to Discussion Topics

Suggested Answers to Discussion Topics Chapter 12, Nursing Care During Pregnancy

Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1a. Students’ responses will most likely vary but may include: 2 o Multiparity of client o History of spontaneous abortion o History of stillbirth o Preterm birth 1b. Students’ answers will most likely vary but may include: o Gravida/para status o Risk for recurrence of spontaneous abortion or stillbirth o Factors contributing to preterm birth and risk for recurrence

2a. Students’ answers may vary but might include: 6 o Lamaze o Bradley o Dick-Read 2b. Students’ answers may vary but might include: o Beliefs about labor and birth o Personal values o Familiarity with method; previous use with other clients; clients’ satisfaction with method chosen o Advantages and disadvantages of one method as compared to another 3a. Common complaints include (among others): 5 o Nausea and vomiting o Constipation o Dependent edema o Urinary frequency o Heartburn 3b. Students’ answers should include:  Agree that most common discomfort is most problematic  Disagree, stating another discomfort  Impact of discomfort on woman’s health status, lifestyle, relationships, and ability to function