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CharlieWard

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A young female adult with abdominal pain reports not having a normal period for two months.
 
  The patient explains that irregular periods are common for her and that she has a history of endometriosis. What should the nurse suspect as a possible cause of the patient's abdominal pain?
  A) Healthy pregnancy
  B) Ectopic pregnancy
  C) Molar pregnancy
  D) Placenta previa

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing diet therapy with a pregnant patient with gestational diabetes. What are the goals of diet therapy for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Prevent ketoacidosis
  B) Limit the amount of weight gained
  C) Supply nutritional needs of the fetus
  D) Supply nutritional needs of the mother
  E) Maintain blood glucose levels in the normal range



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D, E



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