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Physical and Psychological Changes During Pregnancy

"Do you feel more tired than normal?" "Have you felt nauseated?" "Are you going to the bathroom more frequently?" "Do your breasts feel tender?"

The nurse reinforces education for a pregnant patient who experiences shortness of breath when lying in bed at night and during exercise. Which patient statement indicates a correct understanding of the information presented?

"I will use an extra pillow at night."

The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching provided by the RN to a patient who is prescribed an iron supplement during pregnancy. Which patient statement indicates a correct understanding of the information presented by the RN? Select all that apply.

"My stool will likely be dark green." "I will increase my intake of water to decrease the risk for constipation." "Absorption is improved if I take this supplement with orange juice."

The nurse reinforces education for a pregnant patient during the second trimester of pregnancy. Which statement does the nurse include when discussing uterine changes?

"Your uterus expands to accommodate up to 100 mL of fluid."

The nurse provides care to a pregnant patient who is experiencing constipation during the first trimester of pregnancy. Which foods should be suggested to the patient to help alleviate this concern? Select all that apply.

Apples Nuts Broccoli

While auscultating the fetal heart during the third trimester of pregnancy, the patient experiences feelings of light-headedness. Which action should be implemented first?

Assist the patient into a side-lying position.

Which is considered a positive sign of pregnancy?

Fetal heart rate auscultated by Doppler

Which is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?

Polyuria

The LPN/LVN reinforces the RN's education to a pregnant patient. Which statements made by the LPN/LVN regarding the vulva and vagina during pregnancy are accurate? Select all that apply.

You may experience increased vaginal discharge during your pregnancy." Call our office if you notice cottage cheese-like discharge."

The nurse collects data for a pregnant patient regarding the psychological changes that occur during pregnancy. Which statement made by the patient indicates the patient is securing acceptance of herself as a mother and for her fetus?

my mother is very excited that i am pregnant