Author Question: Which suggestion is appropriate for the pregnant woman who is experiencing nausea and vomiting? ... (Read 82 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which suggestion is appropriate for the pregnant woman who is experiencing nausea and vomiting?

a. Eat only three meals a day so the stomach is empty between meals.
b. Drink plenty of fluids with each meal.
c. Eat dry crackers or toast before arising in the morning.
d. Drink coffee or orange juice immediately on arising in the morning.

Question 2

In caring for a client with oligohydramnios, the nurse would be alert to which complication?

a. Preterm delivery caused by contractions from uterine pressure
b. Cardiovascular complications due to increased amniotic fluid
c. Placenta abruption from uterine overdistention
d. Fetal distress due to compression of the umbilical cord

TheDev123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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A Instruct the woman to eat five to six small meals rather than three full meals per
day. Nausea is more intense when the stomach is empty.
B Fluids should be taken separately from meals. Fluids overstretch the stomach and
may precipitate vomiting.
C This will assist with the symptoms of morning sickness. It is also important for
the woman to arise slowly.
D Coffee and orange juice stimulate acid formation in the stomach. It is best to
suggest eating dry carbohydrates when rising in the morning.

Answer to Question 2

D
Fetal distress due to compression of the umbilical cord is a serious complication associated with oligohydramnios. Oligohydramnios is a deficiency of amniotic fluid. Preterm delivery caused by contractions from uterine pressure does not occur with oligohydramnios. Oligohydramnios decreases uterine volume.