MHPN

G5 T2 P1 A1 L4

(GTPAL) A pregnant client is making her first antepartum visit. She has a 2-year-old son born at 40 weeks, a 5-year-old daughter born at 38 weeks, and 7-year-old twin daughters born at 35 weeks. She had a spontaneous abortion 3 years ago at 10 weeks.

b. Assess what she eats by taking a diet history

A primigravida in her 10th week of gestation is concerned because she has read that nutrition during pregnancy is important for the growth and development of the fetus. She wants to know something about the foods she should eat. The nurse should: a. Instruct her to continue eating a normal diet b. Assess what she eats by taking a diet history c. Give her a list of foods to help her better plan her meals d. Emphasize the importance of limiting salt and highly seasoned food

increased plasma volume of mother 30% in 2nd tri; 50% in 3rd tri

Causes physiologic anemia during pregnancy

third trimester

During prenatal development, fetal weight gain is greatest in the:

c. "Have you ever had an internal examination done before?"

On a first prenatal visit, a client asks the nurse, "Is it true that the doctor will do an internal examination today?" The nurse should respond: a. "Yes, an internal exam is done at the mother's first visit." b. "Are you fearful of having an internal examination done?" c. "Have you ever had an internal examination done before?" d. "Yes, an internal will be done now, but it is just slightly uncomfortable."

chorionic gonadotropin

What hormone is increased when N/V occurs at first trimester