Exam 13: Adaptations to Pregnancy

A pregnant woman has come to the emergency department with complaints of nasal congestion and epistaxis.What is the correct interpretation of these symptoms by the practitioner?

A step in maternal role attainment that relates to the woman giving up certain aspects of her previous life is termed

The nurse who practices in a prenatal clinic understands that a major concern of lower socioeconomic groups is to

A pregnant couple has formulated a birth plan and is reviewing it with the nurse at an expectant parent's class.Which aspect of their birth plan would be considered unrealistic and require further discussion with the nurse?

What comment by a new mother exhibits understanding of her toddler's response to a new sibling?

Prenatal testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)is recommended for which women?

While providing education to a primiparous woman regarding the normal changes of pregnancy,it is important for the nurse to explain that the uterus undergoes irregular contractions.These are known as _____________ contractions.

Which situation best describes a man "trying on" fathering behaviors?

A patient notices that the doctor writes "positive Chadwick's sign" on her chart.She asks the nurse what this means.The nurse's best response is

In some Middle Eastern and African cultures,female genital mutilation is a prerequisite for marriage.Women who now live in North America need care from nurses who are knowledgeable about the procedure and comfortable with the abnormal appearance of her genitalia.When caring for this woman,the nurse can formulate a diagnosis with the understanding that the woman may be at risk for (select all that apply)

To relieve a leg cramp,the patient should be instructed to

Which complaint by a patient at 35 weeks of gestation requires additional assessment?

A patient who is 7 months pregnant states,"I'm worried that something will happen to my baby." The nurse's best response is

The maternity nurse understands that vascular volume increases 40% to 60% during pregnancy to

A woman in her first trimester of pregnancy can expect to visit her physician every 4 weeks so that

In order to prevent neural tube defects,updated recommendations include an intake of 0.4 mg to 0.8 mg of ___________________ each day from one month prior to conception until 8 to 10 weeks of pregnancy.

A pregnant woman reports that she works in a long-term care setting and is concerned about the impending flu season.She asks about receiving the flu vaccine.As the nurse,you are aware that some immunizations are safe to administer during pregnancy,whereas others are not.Which vaccines could this patient receive? Select all that apply.

While you are assessing the vital signs of a pregnant woman in her third trimester,the patient complains of feeling faint,dizzy,and agitated.Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

Alterations in hormonal balance and mechanical stretching are responsible for several changes in the integumentary system during pregnancy.Stretch marks often occur on the abdomen and breasts.These are referred to as

During pregnancy there are a number of changes that occur as a direct result of the presence of the fetus.Which of these adaptations meet this criteria? Select all that apply.