Topic 6: Discomforts in Pregnancy + exercise

Question 1

nursing interventions for nausea and vomiting

Answer 1

eat dry crackers
small frequent feeding
avoid fat meal
avoid antiemetics

Question 2

nursing interventions for syncope

Answer 2

sit with feet elevatedf
change position slowly
left lateral position

Question 3

nursing interventions for for breast tenderness

Answer 3

use supportive bra

avoid soaping the nipples and areola

Question 4

nursing interventions for increeased vaginal discharge

Answer 4

proper cleaning and hygiene
avoid douching
wear cotton underwear
consult physician if infection is suspected

Question 5

nursing interventions for nasal stuffness

Answer 5

use humidifier without medication

avoid antihistamines

Question 6

nursing interventions for fatigue

Answer 6

frequent rest periods
regular exercise
avoid stimulants

Question 7

nursing interventions for urinary frequency

Answer 7

increase fluid intake in the day
decrease fluid intake in the evening
void at regular intervals
sleep on the side
wear perineal pads if necessary

Question 8

nursing interventions for heartburn/pyrosis/dyspepsia

Answer 8

small frequent feeding
sit upright for 30 mins after eating
drink milks in between
avoid fatty and spicy foods
avoid antacids

Question 9

nursing interventions for ankle edema

Answer 9

elevate legs at least twice a day
wear supportive stockings
avoid one position for a long period of time
avoid diuretics (medication that will alow the excretion of fluids)

Question 10

two types of diuretics

Answer 10

loop diuretics (allow the excretion of all fluids) and 
potassium sparing diuretics (it will spare the potassium)

Question 11

nursing interventions for varicose veins

Answer 11

wear supportive stockings
elevate feet when sitting
lying with feet and hips elevated
move out while standing
avid pressure on lower legs
avoid leg crossing
avoid standing or sitting in a long period of time
avoid constrict clothing

Question 12

nursing interventions for head ache

Answer 12

change position slowly
apply cool cloth at the forhead
eat small snack
use pain relievers when necessary

Question 13

nursing interventions for hemmorroids

Answer 13

warm sits batz
high fiber diet
increase oral fluid intkae
apply ointments/ suppositories as prescribed

Question 14

this is due to decrease intestinal motility and the displacement of the intestine and increase in progesterone levels which causes the relaxation of the smooth muscles of the intestine

Answer 14

constipation

Question 15

nursing interventions for constipation

Answer 15

high fiber diet
increase oral fluid intake
exercise
avoid laxatives

Question 16

nursing interventions for shortness of breath

Answer 16

rest periods
elevate head while sleeping
avoid overexertion

Question 17

nursing interventions for backache

Answer 17

encourage rest
use body mechanics
wear low-heeled shoes
exercise 
sleep on firm matress

Question 18

nursing interventions for leg cramps

Answer 18

exercise
elevate and dosriflex the feet while resting
increase calcium intake

Question 19

t/f; never exercis to the point of fatigue

Answer 19

true

Question 20

t/f: when in a lying position, stand abruptly to prevent orthostatic hypotension

Answer 20

false

Question 21

this refers to the comdition in which blood quickly drops due to standing up fastly from a sitting /lying position

Answer 21

orthostatic hypotension

Question 22

this exercise is done for the lumbar spine to make it more flexible and to releave back pain

Answer 22

pelvic rocking

Question 23

this xercise is done in a sitting position with the legs parallel so that opne cannot compress the abdominal portion.

this is done to help strengthen the thigh and stretches the perineum

Answer 23

tailor sitting

Question 24

done by tightning abdominal wall than relax as if blowing a candle

Answer 24

abdominal muscle contraction

Question 25

exercise done like expelling urine but holding it in squeezing the muscle of the surrounding vagina as if stopping the urine.

design to tighten muscles of the perinuem. done during the 3rd trimester

Answer 25

Kegel’s exercise / pelvic floor contraction

Question 26

squatting should be done at how many minutes per day?

Answer 26

15 mins/ day