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naturalchemist

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A late middle-aged mother who is certain she is not pregnant tells the nurse at an office visit that she has urinary problems and sensations of bearing down and of something in her vagina.
 
  The nurse would realize that she is most likely suffering from: 1. pelvic relaxation.
  2. cystocele and/or rectocele.
  3. uterine displacement.
  4. genital fistulas.

Question 2

A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should:
 
  1. drink a glass of water with a fat-free carbohydrate before getting out of bed in the morning.
  2. eat small, frequent meals (every 2 to 3 hours).
  3. increase the intake of high-fat foods to keep the stomach full and coated.
  4. limit fluid intake throughout the day.



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Answer to Question 1

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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. Cystocele is the protrusion of the bladder downward into the vagina; rectocele is herniation of the anterior rectal wall through a relaxed or ruptured vaginal fascia. Both can present as a bearing-down sensation with urinary dysfunction. They occur more often in older women who have borne children.
2. Correct. Cystocele is the protrusion of the bladder downward into the vagina; rectocele is herniation of the anterior rectal wall through a relaxed or ruptured vaginal fascia. Both can present as a bearing-down sensation with urinary dysfunction. They occur more often in older women who have borne children.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should avoid consuming fluids early in the day or when nauseated.
2. Correct. This is a correct suggestion for a woman experiencing nausea and vomiting.
3. Incorrect. A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should decrease intake of fried and other fatty foods.
4. Incorrect. A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should avoid consuming fluids early in the morning or when nauseated but should compensate by drinking fluids at other times.



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