With Regard to a Woman's Intake and Output During Labor

question 10

Multiple Choice

With regard to a woman's intake and output during labor, nurses should be aware that:

• A) The tradition of restricting the laboring woman to clear liquids and ice chips is being challenged because regional anesthesia is used more often than general anesthesia.
• B) Intravenous (IV) fluids usually are necessary to ensure that the laboring woman stays hydrated.
• C) Routine use of an enema empties the rectum and is very helpful for producing a clean, clear delivery.
• D) When a nulliparous woman experiences the urge to defecate, it often means birth will follow quickly.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Levees

Embankments constructed near water bodies to prevent flooding and manage water flow.

Discharge

In hydrology, discharge refers to the volume of water moving through a given point or passage in a specified period of time, often measured in cubic feet per second or cubic meters per second.

Urbanization

The process by which cities grow or expand, resulting in the conversion of rural areas into urban ones, often associated with a variety of economic, social, and environmental changes.

Peak Flow

The maximum instantaneous discharge of a stream or river at a specific location and time.