A Patient Being Seen for the First Time in the Perinatal

question 61

Multiple Choice

A patient being seen for the first time in the perinatal clinic has multiple complaints,such as fatigue,anger outbursts,chronic pelvic pain,and feelings of anxiety.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Assess the woman for a history of sexual assault.
• B) Document the patient's complaints on the chart.
• C) Refer the woman to a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
• D) Review the woman's past medical history with her.

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Definitions:

Internships

Structured work experiences offered by organizations for a limited period of time, often to students or young professionals, to gain practical experience in a particular field.

Self-defeating

Behaviors or attitudes that hinder personal progress or success, often despite one's own interests or objectives.

Dysfunctional Support

Assistance or support that instead of helping, creates more problems or hinders the situation or individual.

Response Pattern

Describes the typical ways in which an individual reacts to stimuli or situations, often based on past experiences or psychological makeup.