The nurse has completed a presentation for newly pregnant women ...

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The nurse has completed a presentation for newly pregnant women about the changes of pregnancy. Which participant's statement reflects accurate comprehension of the information?
 
  1. Uterine souffle is a positive change of pregnancy.
  2. A positive Goodell sign is a probable change of pregnancy.
  3. Changes in the pelvic organs are presumptive signs of pregnancy.
  4. Three positive pregnancy tests in a 1-week period is considered to be a positive change of pregnancy.

Question 2

A client in the prenatal clinic believes she is pregnant because she has not menstruated for 3 months, and her breasts are getting bigger. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  1. Lack of menses and breast enlargement are presumptive signs of pregnancy.
  2. The changes you are describing are definitely indicators that you are pregnant.
  3. Lack of menses can be caused by many things. We need to do a pregnancy test.
  4. Breast and menstrual changes are positive signs of pregnancy. Congratulations.

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Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation:
1. Because uterine souffle can be objectively identified but may be caused by conditions other than pregnancy, it is considered to be a probable change of pregnancy.
2. A positive Goodell sign can be objectively identified but may also be caused by conditions other than pregnancy; therefore, it is considered to be a probable change of pregnancy.
3. Changes in the pelvic organs can be objectively identified; however, because some pelvic organ changes may be associated with conditions other than pregnancy, they are considered to be probable changes of pregnancy.
4. Because other conditions may cause elevated hCG, pregnancy tests are considered probable changes of pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation:
1. Although this is true, amenorrhea and breast enlargement also can be caused by weight gain and other conditions. A pregnancy test is needed to determine whether the client is pregnant.
2. This statement is false because amenorrhea and breast enlargement are presumptive signs of pregnancy because they can be caused by other conditions.
3. This is a true statement and addresses that these changes could be caused by things other than pregnancy.
4. This statement is false because amenorrhea and breast enlargement are presumptive signs of pregnancy. It is too early to determine if congratulations are in order.