A client in the first trimester of pregnancy is experiencing ...

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A client in the first trimester of pregnancy is experiencing nausea. What should the nurse suggest the client do to relieve the nausea?
 
  1. Eat spicy foods.
  2. Eat small, frequent meals.
  3. Avoid carbonated beverages.
  4. Wait to eat for 2 hours in the morning.

Question 2

A 32-year-old primipara who is at 8 weeks' gestation asks if she should expect any breathing changes as the pregnancy progresses. How should the nurse respond?
 
  1. By the third trimester, you will no longer feel as though you're short of breath.
  2. You may experience shortness of breath due to stretching of the round ligament.
  3. If you develop shortness of breath, it should improve in the last few weeks of your pregnancy, as lightening occurs.
  4. Shortness of breath is an abnormal finding during any stage of pregnancy, and it is considered a serious complication.

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Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation:
1. The nausea of pregnancy can be exacerbated by ketosis, fatigue, and certain foods, such as those containing caffeine or spices.
2. Avoiding severe hunger by eating small, frequent meals throughout the day can help to prevent or decrease the severity of the nausea.
3. Carbonated beverages might be helpful in decreasing nausea.
4. Eating dry carbohydrates prior to rising each day can help to prevent or decrease the severity of the nausea.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation:
1. Shortness of breath occurs as the uterus rises into the abdomen and causes pressure on the diaphragm. This problem worsens in the last trimester.
2. Round ligament stretching causes a grabbing sensation in the lower abdomen and inguinal area.
3. The primigravida experiences considerable relief from shortness of breath in the last few weeks of pregnancy, when lightening occurs and the fetus and uterus move down in the pelvis.
4. Because of decreased vital capacity from pressure of the enlarging uterus on the diaphragm, shortness of breath is a common problem of pregnancy.