The nurse recognizes that subjective pregnancy changes such as ...

[LaDunn]

The nurse recognizes that subjective pregnancy changes such as amenorrhea can be caused by: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Goodell's sign.
  2. Anemia.
  3. Pseudocyesis.
  4. Thyroid dysfunction.
  5. Fetal heartbeat.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for the newborn of a diabetic mother. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's plan of care for this newborn?
 
  1. Offer more frequent feedings.
  2. Administer an intravenous infusion of glucose.
  3. Assess for hypercalcemia.
  4. Assess for hyperbilirubinemia immediately after birth.

[Koolkid240]

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4
Rationale 1: Goodell's sign is an objective sign of pregnancy, although it can also be caused by other factors.
Rationale 2: Anemia can cause amenorrhea, and is a subjective sign of pregnancy.
Rationale 3: Pseudocyesis (intense desire for pregnancy) can cause amenorrhea.
Rationale 4: Thyroid dysfunction can cause amenorrhea, and is a subjective sign of pregnancy.
Rationale 5: Fetal heartbeat is a diagnostic sign of pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Newborns of diabetic mothers can require more frequent feedings.
Rationale 2: If the newborn's blood sugar level falls below 45 mg/dl, and if normal levels cannot be maintained by early feedings of formula or breast milk, the newborn might require intravenous infusions of D10W, along with oral feedings, to maintain normoglycemia.
Rationale 3: The newborn should be assessed for hypocalcemia.
Rationale 4: Hyperbilirubinemia can occur 4872 hours after birth.