A woman missed her menstrual period, has a positive pregnanc…
A woman missed her menstrual period, has a positive pregnancy test result, and should be approximately 18 weeks pregnant according to her last menstrual period. She describes an occasional “fluttery” feeling in her lower abdomen. The nurse knows that this client has described: a. Chadwick’s sign.b. Braxton Hicks.c. Quickening.d. Goodell’s sign.
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When planning care for a pregnant woman with heart disease, the nurse should do which of the following? “Select All that Apply.” a. Assess all complaints of fatigue and note any accompanying dyspnea or pulmonary congestion.b. Discourage the mother from taking any medications during pregnancy, since they all will affect the baby.c. Instruct the patient to eat as much food as desired to promote maximum fetal and maternal nutrition.d. Plan a vigorous exercise schedule to prevent thrombus formation during labor.e. Encourage good communication of symptoms with the cardiologist and medical team.
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