Maternity2

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Self-care instruction for a pregnant woman to lessen backache should include

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Wearing low-heeled shoes

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Fetal weight increases most during the

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third semester

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Alcohol

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considered a terotogen

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technique that involves the palpating the uterus in such a way that the rebound of the floating fetus is felt by the examining finger

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Ballotment

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Constipation

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factor which can contribute to varicose veins

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Gestational hypertension

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development of hypertension in a normotensive client without proteinuria

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Gestational hypertension

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blood pressure returns to normal by postpartum day 10

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preeclampsia

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term may be used when pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) includes proteinuria and edema

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Preeclampsia progresses to eclampsia when

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convulsions (seizures)

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Preeclampsia progresses to

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eclampsia

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Seizures and coma are associated with an

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eclamptic condition

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common sign of mild pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH)

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Generalized edema-especially in the face, fingers, hands and ankles

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Blurred vision

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symptom of pregnancy-induced hypertension

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Blurred vision

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should be reported to health care provider

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To prevent supine hypotensive syndrome and to promote fetal perfusion during pregnancy the teaching plan should include an advice to

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lie on the left side

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The primary concern with pica in pregnant women is that non-food items may be substituted for

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nutritious foods

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High risk groups for preeclampsia

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African Americans and young primipara

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Magnesium Sulfate

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used in treating PIH is an anti-convulsant given to prevent seizure

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Excess magnesium first cause

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loss of deep tendon reflex followed by respiratory depression

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Calcium gluconate

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reverses the effects of Magnesium

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Gestational diabetes

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abnormal glucose tolerance due to decreased effectiveness of insulin during the second and third trimesters

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Untreated diabetes in pregnancy may lead to

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polyhydramnios

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Calcium gluconate

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should be available for immediate use when a woman receives magnesium sulfate

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(excessive amniotic fluid) or macrosomia (large fetus)

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polyhydramnios

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Uncontrolled glucose metabolism

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also associated with an increase incidence of preeclampsia, stillbirth, neonatal hypoglycemia, respiratory distress syndrome, and premature delivery

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Painless vaginal bleeding

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placenta previa

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abruption placentae

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Bleeding is dark red

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placenta previa

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usually bright red is the main characteristics

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Bleeding accompanied by abdominal or low back pain is typical characteristic of

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abruption placentae

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placentae previa

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Pain is an important symptom that distinguishes abruption placentae from

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The major complication of a fetus in a breech position

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a prolapsed umbilical cord

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A normal fetal heart rate

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120 and 160 heats/minute

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The temperature drop just before it rises at the time of

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ovulation

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Magnesium Sulfate

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given parentally

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Magnesium Sulfate

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central nervous depressant that can prevent seizures in a client with pregnancy-induced hypertension

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A woman can continue having sexual intercourse though out her pregnancy as long as she remains

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comfortable

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) hormone

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increases in a woman’s blood

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) hormone

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Increases urine in fairly large concentrations until the 15th week of pregnancy

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Increase in (HCG) human chorionic gonodotropin in a woman blood and urine is indicative of

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pregnancy

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four components of the birth process

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powers, the passage, the passenger and the psyche

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passage of mucus plug or bloody show as the cervix ripens

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early sign of labor

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four P’s”

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powers, the passage, the passenger and the psyche

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Lightening

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early indication of labor

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Progressive uterine contractions

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definite signs of true labor

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True labor is differentiated from false labor by the

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dilatation of the cervix

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Urine test kit purchased at the pharmacy to test for pregnancy, detects for the presence of

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HCG

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A pregnant client with known cardiac problems should be observed for

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dyspnea and increased heart rate

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Magnesium

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inhibits uterine contraction

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Magnesium inhibits uterine contraction so women receiving the drug must also receive

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oxytocin to strengthen labor contractions

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more likely than others to have infection or hemorrhage after birth

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woman with placentae previa

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If a vaginal examination is done when placentae previa is suspected, the physician will do it with

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preparation for both vaginal and caesarian delivery (double setup) in place

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Ambivalence

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having mixed feelings

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Ambivalence or having mixed feelings

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normal reaction in the first trimester of pregnancy as a woman attempts to adjust to her new role

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Guidelines for intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart rate (FHR) during labor include the use of an

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ultrasonic device or a fetoscope

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For a healthy pregnancy outcome, the recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be

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3 to 4 Ibs each month in the first trimester

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For a healthy pregnancy outcome, the recommended weight gain during pregnancy should be

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1 Ib per week for a total of 25 to 35 Ibs