A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman on a routine checkup. When ...

[mynx]

A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman on a routine checkup. When assessing the woman's gastrointestinal tract, which of the following would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hyperemic gums
  B) Increased peristalsis
  C) Complaints of bloating
  D) Heartburn
  E) Nausea

Question 2

Teaching parents about the use and application of an eye patch to treat strabismus should include which instruction?
 
  a. Check the patched eye four times a day by removing the patch and replacing it
  after inspection.
  b. Apply the patch directly to the face.
  c. Sometimes patching alone will straighten the eye.
  d. Negotiate with the child for the number of hours per day that the patch is to be
  worn.

[nyrave]

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
Feedback:
Gastrointestinal system changes include hyperemic gums due to estrogen and increased proliferation of blood vessels and circulation to the mouth; slowed peristalsis; acid indigestion and heartburn; bloating and nausea and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback
A Once the patch is in place, it should remain there for the prescribed number of
hours.
B The patch should be securely applied to the face. Parents often apply the eye
patch to the child's eyeglasses.
C Patching alone will not straighten the eye.
D The amount of time the child wears the eye patch is not negotiable. Parents
should learn strategies for dealing with resistant behaviors.