Exam 7: Physiologic Adaptations to Pregnancy

When the pregnant woman develops changes caused by pregnancy, the nurse recognizes that the darkly pigmented vertical midabdominal line is the:

A pregnant client notices that she is beginning to develop dark skin patches on her face. She denies using any different type of facial products as a cleansing solution or makeup. What would the priority nursing intervention be in response to this situation?

The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about signs of possible pregnancy complications. Which should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

A client is currently pregnant; she has a 5-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter. She had one other pregnancy that terminated at 8 weeks. Which are her gravida and para?

While providing education to a primiparous client regarding the normal changes of pregnancy, what is important for the nurse to explain about Braxton Hicks contractions?

Calculate the estimated date of birth (EDD) in October using Nägele's rule for a client whose last normal menstrual period (LNMP) began on January 1. Record your answer as a whole number. _______

Physiologic anemia often occurs during pregnancy because of:

The clinic nurse confirms that a patient is pregnant. She reports to the nurse that she has regular periods, and the first day of her last period was on January 20. Using Nägele's rule, what due date will the nurse relay to the patient?

Use Nägele's rule to determine the EDD (estimated day of birth) for a client whose last menstrual period started on April 12.

A pregnant immigrant has an unknown immunization history. When she presents for routine vaccinations, which will the nurse administer?

A gravida client at 32 weeks of gestation reports that she has severe lower back pain. What should the nurse's assessment include?

The patient reports that the first day of her last normal menstrual period was December 8. Using Nägele's rule, what date will the nurse identify as the estimated date of birth?

You are performing assessments for an obstetric client who is 5 months pregnant with her third child. Which finding would cause you to suspect that the client was at risk?

Which physiologic finding is consistent with normal pregnancy?

What is the reason for vascular volume increasing by 40% to 60% during pregnancy?

The nurse is assessing a patient during a routine prenatal visit. Her pregnancy has been unremarkable, and at her last visit her fundal height measurement was 23 cm. The nurse measures the patient's fundal height at 24 cm. What is the next nursing action?