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TVarnum

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A client in her second trimester is complaining of spotting. Causes for spotting in the second trimester are diagnosed primarily through the use of which of the following?
 
  1. A nonstress test
  2. A vibroacoustic stimulation test
  3. An ultrasound
  4. A contraction stress test

Question 2

A 25-year-old primigravida is at 20 weeks' gestation. The nurse takes her vital signs and notifies the healthcare provider immediately because of which finding?
 
  1. Pulse 88/minute
  2. Rhonchi in both bases
  3. Temperature 37.4C (99.3F)
  4. Blood pressure 130/78


meow1234

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 3. Indirect diagnosis is made by localizing the placenta via tests that require no vaginal examination. The most commonly employed diagnostic test is the transabdominal ultrasound scan.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: The pulse will increase 1015 beats/minute during pregnancy, with 6090 beats/minute being the normal range.
Rationale 2: Any adventitious breath sounds are abnormal.
Rationale 3: Temperature norms in pregnancy are slightly higher due to fetal metabolism: 36.237.6C (9899.6F).
Rationale 4: A blood pressure lower than 135/85 is considered normal.


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