Test Bank - Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing (4th Edition)

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After teaching a woman who has had an evacuation for a hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) about her condition, which of the following statements indicates that the nurses teaching was successful? I ... will be sure to avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 year. My intake of iron will have to be closely monitored for 6 months. My blood pressure will continue to be increased for about 6 more months. I won't use my birth control pills for at least a year or two. Answer: A Explanation: As a result of the increased risk for cancer, the client is advised to receive extensive follow-up therapy for the next 12 months. Strong recommendation to avoid pregnancy for 1 year because the pregnancy can interfere with the monitoring of hCG levels. Use of a reliable contraceptive for at least 1 year. Which of the following findings on a prenatal visit at 10 weeks might lead the nurse to suspect a hydatidiform mole? Complaint of frequent mild nausea Blood pressure of 120/84 mm Hg History of bright red spotting 6 weeks ago Fundal height measurement of 18 cm Answer: D Explanation: [Show More]

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