Exam 7: Antepartum Assessment, Care, and Education

Which factors contribute to the presence of edema in the pregnant patient? (Select all that apply.)

Which type of cutaneous stimulation involves massage of the abdomen?

A patient with an IUD in place has a positive pregnancy test. When planning care, the nurse will base decisions on which anticipated action?

Determine the obstetric history of a patient in her fifth pregnancy who has had two spontaneous abortions in the first trimester, one infant at 32 weeks' gestation, and one infant at 38 weeks' gestation.

The nurse is scheduling the next appointment for a healthy primigravida currently at 28 weeks gestation. When will the nurse schedule the next prenatal visit?

What is the rationale for a woman in her first trimester of pregnancy to expect to visit her health care provider every 4 weeks?

A relaxation technique that can be used during the childbirth experience to decrease maternal pain perception is

Which laboratory result would be a cause for concern if exhibited by a patient at her first prenatal visit during the second month of her pregnancy?

In a prenatal education class, the nurse is reviewing the importance of using relaxation techniques during labor. Which patient statement will the nurse need to correct?

Which of the patient health behaviors in the first trimester would the nurse identify as a risk factor in pregnancy?

A patient who smokes one pack of cigarettes daily has a positive pregnancy test. The nurse will explain that smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of which condition?

What does a birth plan help the parents accomplish?