Author Question: A patient who is 6 months pregnant is complaining of a lumbar backache. What actions should the ... (Read 27 times)

kfurse · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A patient who is 6 months pregnant is complaining of a lumbar backache. What actions should the nurse suggest to help this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Do pelvic rocking.
B) Walk with head high.
C) Rest and elevate the feet.
D) Wear higher heeled shoes.
E) Twist the spine at the hips.

Question 2

When assessing a woman in her first trimester, which emotional response would the nurse most likely expect to find?

A) Ambivalence
B) Introversion
C) Acceptance
D) Emotional lability

ky860224 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
Interventions to reduce lower lumbar backache associated with pregnancy include pelvic rocking exercises, walking with the head high, and resting and elevating the feet. The patient should be instructed to limit the use of high heels. Twisting the spine is not recommended to help with a lumbar backache.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
During the first trimester, the pregnant woman commonly experiences ambivalence, with conflicting feelings at the same time. Introversion heightens during the first and third trimesters when the woman's focus is on behaviors that will ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy outcome. Acceptance usually occurs during the second trimester. Emotional lability (mood swings) is characteristic throughout a woman's pregnancy.