Author Question: The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient at 32 weeks' gestation. The patient reports difficulty ... (Read 122 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient at 32 weeks' gestation. The patient reports difficulty sleeping at night because of back pain. Which recommendation may improve the patient's comfort while sleeping?

1) Sleep on stomach
2) Sleep with head elevated on two pillows
3) Lie on left side with legs and back supported by pillows
4) Lie flat on back with legs fully extended

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is 24 weeks' gestation who reports painful leg cramps at night. Which dietary recommendations may prevent leg cramps?

1) Decrease iron
2) Increase calcium
3) Decrease vitamin C
4) Increase vitamin B complex