NURS 111 Premature Infant: Final Exam Latest Questions with Answers

Premature Infant: Meet the Client: Jamie Fargo Jamie Fargo, a 17-year-old-student, is pregnant. She has not told her family about the pregnancy and has not sought prenatal care. One evening she tells her Mom that she is feeling "really bad" with abdominal cramps, so her mother takes her to the emergency center. After examination by a healthcare provider, Jamie is found to be 30 weeks pregnant and in active labor. Family Care During Labor 1. Which approach should the nurse use in sharing this information with Jamie and her mother? A) Talk with Jamie's mother first and inform her of the situation. INCORRECT The mother is unaware of the pregnancy and Jamie should be present due to confidentially issues. B) Approach Jamie and her mother together and discuss the findings. INCORRECT The mother is unaware of the pregnancy and Jamie should be given the choice to decide if she wants to tell her mother or have the nurse tell Jamie's mother. C) Discuss the situation with Jamie first and then talk with her mother. CORRECT Although Jamie is a minor and her mother should be involved, approaching Jamie first gives the nurse an opportunity to gather additional information and provide needed support. D) Ask the social worker for advice on which approach should be taken. INCORRECT A social worker may become involved, but is not needed when the initial health information is communicated. Correct Answer(s): C