A client notices that the doctor writes positive Chadwick's sign ...

[jake]

A client notices that the doctor writes positive Chadwick's sign on her chart. She asks the nurse what this means. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. It refers to the bluish color of the cervix in pregnancy.
  b. It means the cervix is softening.
  c. The doctor was able to flex the uterus against the cervix.
  d. That refers to a positive sign of pregnancy.

Question 2

A client in her first trimester complains of nausea and vomiting. She asks, Why does this happen? The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. It is due to an increase in gastric motility.
  b. It may be due to changes in hormones.
  c. It is related to an increase in glucose levels.
  d. It is caused by a decrease in gastric secretions.

[ghepp]

Answer to Question 1

A
Increased vascularity of the pelvic organs during pregnancy results in the bluish color of the cervix, vagina, and labia, called Chadwick's sign.
Softening of the cervix is Goodell's sign.
The softening of the lower segment of the uterus is (Hegar's sign) and can allow the uterus to be flexed against the cervix.
Chadwick's sign is a probable sign of pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

B
Nausea and vomiting are believed to be caused by increased levels of hormones, decreased gastric motility, and hypoglycemia.
Gastric motility decreases during pregnancy.
Glucose levels decrease in the first trimester.
Gastric secretions do decrease, but this is not the main cause of nausea and vomiting.