Chapter 10

Increased pigmentation on the face of some pregnant women is called:

Chloasma

What effect does progesterone have on normal gallbladder function?

Progesterone interferes with gallbladder contraction, leading to stasis of bile

The client at 18 weeks' gestation states, "I feel a fluttering sensation, kind of like gas." The nurse understands that the client is describing what occurrence?

Quickening

Presumptive signs of pregnancy

The most common presumptive sign of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period, or amenorrhea. Other presumptive signs include nausea, fatigue, swollen, tender breasts, and frequent urination.

Folic acid

Folic acid is important, helps mature RBCs - because of increase in blood volume - delusional anemia

Goals of each trimester

Goal in first trimester - women accept pregnancy Second - accepts the fetus Third - prepare for labor and delivery and prepare for baby

During a vaginal exam, the nurse notes that the lower uterine segment is softened. The nurse documents this finding as:

Hagar sign.

Probable signs of pregnancy

confirmed with fetal heart rate (not the mom's), fetal movement that is felt by nurse or HCP, see a fetus on ultrasound*