The nurse teaching a client about breast self-examination would include what important point?
A) The breasts should be palpated one at a time using the thumb and forefinger to apply gentle pressure. B) It is good practice to perform breast self-examination around the time of ovulation. C) All women should begin practicing breast self-examination just after having their first baby. D) Palpate each breast with the opposite hand after placing a small pillow under the shoulder.
Question 2
The nurse caring for a pregnant woman in preterm labor would use which of the following tests to determine fetal lung maturity?
A) the detection of phosphatidyl glycerol (PG) in an amniocentesis sample B) measuring human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels in the amniotic fluid C) a nonstress test that shows a reactive fetal heart rate D) a biophysical profile score greater than 8 SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
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