Exam 7: Physiologic Adaptations to Pregnancy

A client in her third trimester of pregnancy is asking about safe travel. Which statement should the nurse give about safe travel during pregnancy?

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

When a pregnant woman develops ptyalism, what should the nurse advise?

A patient reports to the clinic nurse that she has not had a period in over 12 weeks, she is tired, and her breasts are sore all of the time. The patient's urine test is positive for hCG. What is the best nursing action related to this information?

Which is a positive sign of pregnancy?

A pregnant client complains that since she has been pregnant, her nose is always stuffed and she feels like she has a cold. Past medical history is negative for respiratory problems such as hay fever, sinusitis, or other allergies. What is the most likely cause for the client's presentation?

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

A patient at 24 week' gestation reports to the clinic nurse that she is tired all the time. What is the nurse's best response?

A pregnant woman is the mother of two children. Her first pregnancy ended in a stillbirth at 32 weeks of gestation, her second pregnancy with the birth of her daughter at 36 weeks, and her third pregnancy with the birth of her son at 41 weeks. Using the five-digit system to describe this woman's current obstetric history, what should the nurse record?

A pregnant client 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 client receive? (Select all that apply.)

When documenting a client encounter, what term will the nurse use to describe the woman who is in the 28th week of her first pregnancy?

While the vital signs of a pregnant client in her third trimester are being assessed, the client complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

The health care provider reports that the primigravida's fundus can be palpated at the umbilicus. Which priority question will the nurse include in the client's assessment?

Which physiologic findings are seen with respect to gallbladder function that might lead to the development of gallstones during pregnancy?

The capacity of the uterus in a term pregnancy is how many times its prepregnant capacity? Record your answer as a whole number. ______ times

The client has just learned she is pregnant and overhears the gynecologist saying that she has a positive Chadwick's sign. When the client asks the nurse what this means, how should the nurse respond?

To relieve a leg cramp, what should the client be instructed to perform?

A nurse is conducting a prenatal history with a patient who is new to the clinic. The woman reports that she had one healthy baby at term, and a miscarriage at 8 weeks. What will the nurse document as the patient's GTPAL?

What is the best explanation that you can provide to a pregnant client who is concerned that she has "pseudoanemia" of pregnancy?

Why should a woman in her first trimester of pregnancy expect to visit her health care provider every 4 weeks?