The Pregnant Patient with a Stasis Ulcer Asks If She

question 18

Multiple Choice

The pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) .What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Yes.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy should have no harmful effect on your baby."
• B) "No.High amounts of oxygen in your system will cause changes in your baby's heart."
• C) "Yes.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a much better option than using antibiotics."
• D) "No.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may cause the placenta to separate from the uterine wall."

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