This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A woman who is 37 weeks pregnant reports feeling dizzy when lying on her back. What does the nurse ... (Read 70 times)

james

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
A woman who is 37 weeks pregnant reports feeling dizzy when lying on her back. What does the nurse explain as the most likely cause of this symptom?
 
  a. Supine hypotension syndrome
  b. Gestational diabetes
  c. Pregnancy-induced hypertension
  d. Malnutrition

Question 2

A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant tells the nurse she plans to take a 12-hour flight to Hawaii. What would the nurse recommend that the patient do during the flight? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Wear tight-fitting clothing to promote venous return.
  b. Eat a large meal before boarding the flight.
  c. Request a seat with greater leg room.
  d. Drink at least 4 ounces of water every hour.
  e. Get up and walk around the plane frequently.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

braelync

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Supine hypotension syndrome, also called aortocaval compression or vena cava syndrome, may occur if the woman lies on her back. Symptoms of supine hypotension syndrome include faintness, lightheadedness, dizziness, and agitation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
Because of the increase in clotting potential, the pregnant patient is prone to a thromboembolism. Adequate hydration, frequent position changes, and movement decrease the risk.




james

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


laurnthompson

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library