Examlex
A primigravida at 39 weeks of gestation is observed for 2 hours in the intrapartum unit.The fetal heart rate has been normal.Contractions are 5 to 9 minutes apart,20 to 30 seconds in duration,and of mild intensity.Cervical dilation is 1 to 2 cm and uneffaced (unchanged from admission) .Membranes are intact.The nurse should expect the woman to be:
Biopsychosocial Approach
The biopsychosocial approach is a broad view that attributes disease outcome to the intricate, variable interaction of biological factors (genetic, biochemical, etc.), psychological factors (mood, personality, behavior, etc.), and social factors (cultural, familial, socioeconomic, medical, etc.).
Introspection
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes, reflecting on one's thoughts and feelings.
Empirical Approach
A method of acquiring knowledge based on observation and experimentation rather than theory or pure logic.
Functionalism
A theory in psychology that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.
Q1: The nurse must be cognizant that an
Q1: With regard to a pregnant woman's anxiety
Q2: The nurse's care of a Hispanic family
Q5: A woman in the active phase of
Q7: Which condition,not uncommon in pregnancy,is likely to
Q7: Autoimmune disorders often occur during pregnancy because
Q11: A 28-year-old patient who has deep human
Q16: Nursing intervention for the pregnant diabetic patient
Q25: A woman was treated recently for toxic
Q29: One dose after age 65.<br>A)Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap)<br>B)Measles, mumps,