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brutforce · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pregnant patient is planning travel to a foreign country as part of a work assignment and needs immunizations. What should the nurse instruct the patient about immunizations while pregnant?

A) Immunizations should be restricted to live viruses only.
B) There are no restrictions on immunizations while pregnant.
C) The only immunization that should be avoided is for the flu.
D) Live virus immunizations are contraindicated while pregnant.

Question 2

A patient enjoys exercising and wants to know if it can continue to be done while pregnant. What should the nurse instruct the patient about exercising at this time? (Select all that apply.)

A) Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.
B) Limit strenuous exercise to no longer than 20 minutes.
C) Eat a low-protein, simple carbohydrate snack before exercising.
D) Warm up for 5 minutes by walking or cycling on low resistance.
E) Avoid exercises that require jumping or rapid changes in direction.

mmj22343 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
All live virus vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy and should not be administered unless the risk of the disease outweighs the risk to the pregnancy because live virus vaccines can cross the placenta and infect the fetus. The influenza vaccine is recommended if it is flu season when visiting crowded locations.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the patient to drink liquids to prevent dehydration, limit strenuous exercise to 20 minutes, warm up before beginning an exercise session, and avoid exercises that can jar the body. The patient should be instructed to eat a protein and complex carbohydrate snack before exercise to maintain the serum glucose level.