Signs of pregnancy

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A nurse is assisting in performing an assessment on a client who suspects that she is pregnant and is checking the client for probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the following signs indicates a probable sign of pregnancy? Select all that apply. A. Uterine enlargement B. Fetal heart rate detected by nonelectric device C. Outline of the fetus via radiography or ultrasound D. Chadwick's sign E. Braxton Hicks contractions F. Ballottement

Wash the breasts with warm water and keep them dry. The pregnant woman should be instructed to wash the breasts with warm water and keep them dry. Breasts can become sore in early pregnancy for several reasons, but one of the primary causes is changing hormone levels (such as estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin).

A nurse is providing instructions to a client in the first trimester of pregnancy regarding measures to assist in reducing breast tenderness. The nurse tells the client to:

3 Rationale: Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, painless contractions that may occur intermittently throughout pregnancy. Because Braxton Hicks contractions may occur and are normal in some pregnant women during pregnancy, there is no reason to notify the health care provider. This client is not in preterm labor and, therefore, does not need to be placed on bed rest or be admitted to the hospital to be monitored

A pregnant client is seen for a regular prenatal visit and tells the nurse that she is experiencing irregular contractions. The nurse determines that she is experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions. On the basis of this finding, which nursing action is appropriate? 1. Contact the health care provider. 2. Instruct the client to maintain bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy. 3. Inform the client that these contractions are common and may occur throughout the pregnancy. 4. Call the maternity unit and inform them that the client will be admitted in a preterm labor condition.

Walk around until they subside. Ambulation relieves Braxton Hicks. Braxton Hicks contractions are thought to play a role in toning the uterine muscle in preparation for the birth process. Sometimes Braxton Hicks contractions are referred to as "practice for labor."

At a prenatal visit at 36 weeks' gestation, a client complains of discomfort with irregularly occurring contractions. The nurse instructs the client to:

Positive signs of pregnancy

Direct evidence of pregnancy

Presumptive signs of pregnancy

Signs that a woman may notice that can make her think that she is pregnant but could be related to something else

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The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who suspects that she is pregnant and is checking the client for probable signs of pregnancy. The nurse should assess for which probable signs of pregnancy? Select all that apply. 1. Ballottement (rebounding of the fetus against the examiner's fingers on palpation) 2. Chadwick's sign 3. Uterine enlargement 4. Positive pregnancy test 5. Fetal heart rate detected by a nonelectronic device 6. Outline of fetus via radiography or ultrasonography

Presence of fetal heartbeat. Palpation of fetal movement. Outline of fetal skeleton by sonogram or x-ray

What are positive signs of pregnancy

Goodell sign — cervical softening. Chadwick sign:Bluish-gray violet discoloration of vaginal mucous membranes and cervix. Noted starting at fourth week of pregnancy. Caused by increased vascularity. Hegar sign — softening of uterine isthmus. Uterine enlargement. Abdominal enlargement. Braxton Hicks contractions. Skin pigmentation changes. Palpation of fetal outline. Positive pregnancy test.

What are probable signs of pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting — "morning sickness". Amenorrhea. Urinary frequency. Fatigue. Breast tenderness. Quickening (movement of the fetus around 16-20 weeks) Elevated basal body temperature. Uterine and vaginal changes. Striae gravidarum. Breast and abdominal enlargement. Chloasma — pregnancy mask. Deeper pigmentation of areola. Linea nigra — pigmented line on abdomen.

What are the presumptive signs of pregnancy

Probable signs of pregnancy

examiners objective findings that can be linked with pregnancy