When describing amniotic fluid to a pregnant woman, the nurse ...

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When describing amniotic fluid to a pregnant woman, the nurse would include which of the following?
 
  A) This fluid acts as transport mechanism for oxygen and nutrients..
  B) The fluid is mostly protein to provide nourishment to your baby..
  C) This fluid acts as a cushion to help to protect your baby from injury..
  D) The amount of fluid remains fairly constant throughout the pregnancy..

Question 2

During a physical assessment, the nurse palpates a pregnant patient's fundus at the level of the umbilicus. What statement should the nurse make to the patient about this assessment finding?
 
  A) You are at 12 weeks of your pregnancy..
  B) You are at 20 weeks of your pregnancy..
  C) You are at 36 weeks of your pregnancy..
  D) You can go into labor at any time now..

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Amniotic fluid protects the floating embryo and cushions the fetus from trauma. The placenta acts as a transport mechanism for oxygen and nutrients. Amniotic fluid is primarily water with some organic matter. Throughout pregnancy, amniotic fluid volume fluctuates.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
As a fetus grows, the uterus expands to accommodate its size. Typical fundal measurements are over the symphysis pubis at 12 weeks, at the umbilicus at 20 weeks, and at the xiphoid process at 36 weeks. The patient is not going to go into labor at any time.