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1. A 34 year old multipara patient went to Health Center for her pre-natal check –up. She was asked by the nurse why she is not taking vitamins .As a nurse you would explain the significance of tho ... se to the baby. Which of the vitamins if inadequate taken by the pregnant woman may cause neural tube defects? A. Niacin B. Riboflavin C. Folic Acid D. Thiamine Answer: (C) Folic acid RATIONALE: It is estimated that the incidence of neural tube defects can be reduced drastically if pregnant women have an adequate intake of folic acid. 2. A nurse explains the purpose of effleurage to a client in early labor. The nurse tells the client that Effleurage is: A. A form of biofeedback to enhance bearing down efforts during delivery B. Light stroking of the abdomen to facilitate relaxation during labor and provide tactile stimulation to the fetus C. The application of pressure to the sacrum to relieve a backache D .Performed to stimulate uterine activity by contracting a specific muscle group while other parts of the body rest Answer:B RATIONALE: Effleurage is a specific type of cutaneous stimulation involving light stroking of the abdomen and is used before transition to promote relaxation and relieve mild to moderate pain. Effleurage provides tactile stimulation to the fetus. [Show More]

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