At her 16-week checkup, a patient's blood pressure is slightly ...

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At her 16-week checkup, a patient's blood pressure is slightly decreased from her prepregnancy level. You evaluate this change based on which of the following statements concerning blood pressure during pregnancy?
 
  A) Normally, blood pressure increases steadily throughout pregnancy.
  B) Blood pressure remains stable until decreasing the day of the delivery.
  C) A decrease in the second trimester may occur because of placental growth.
  D) Blood pressure progressively decreases throughout the entire pregnancy.

Question 2

A pregnant client was in an automobile accident, and presents to the labor suite from the Emergency Department after she presented at the ED with a deep gash on her forearm from the crash. The client was not wearing a seat belt, and was speeding.
 
  She now seems highly agitated, is pacing continuously, and is talking very rapidly. The nurse should suspect that this client has what type of psychological disorder? 1. Schizophrenia
  2. Bipolar disorder, manic phase
  3. Social anxiety disorder
  4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale:
1. Schizophrenia is characterized by withdrawal and altered perception of reality, often with hallucinations or delusions.
2. Agitation, constant movement, and rapid talking are symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
3. Social anxiety disorder is fear of social activities like being in a group.
4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by the repetitive performing of a ritual activity.