Author Question: Which statement about multifetal pregnancy is inaccurate? a. The expectant mother often develops ... (Read 26 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which statement about multifetal pregnancy is inaccurate?

a. The expectant mother often develops anemia because the fetuses have a greater demand for iron.
b. Twin pregnancies come to term with the same frequency as single pregnancies.
c. The mother should be counseled to increase her nutritional intake and gain more weight.
d. Backache and varicose veins often are more pronounced.

Question 2

When discussing work and travel during pregnancy with a pregnant patient, nurses should instruct them that:

a. Women should sit for as long as possible and cross their legs at the knees from time to time for exercise.
b. Women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in the car because they press on the fetus.
c. Metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if the woman passes through them a number of times.
d. While working or traveling in a car or on a plane, women should arrange to walk around at least every hour or so.

dajones82 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Twin pregnancies often end in prematurity. Serious efforts should be made to bring the pregnancy to term. A woman with a multifetal pregnancy often develops anemia, suffers more or worse backache, and needs to gain more weight. Counseling is needed to help her adjust to these conditions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Periodic walking helps prevent thrombophlebitis. Pregnant women should avoid sitting or standing for long periods and crossing the legs at the knees. Pregnant women must wear lap belts and shoulder restraints. The most common injury to the fetus comes from injury to the mother. Metal detectors at airport security checkpoints do not harm fetuses.