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Mimi

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A woman in her 40th week of pregnancy calls the nurse at the clinic and says she's not sure whether she is in true or false labor. Which statement by the client would lead the nurse to suspect that the woman is experiencing false labor?
 
  A) I'm feeling contractions mostly in my back.
  B) My contractions are about 6 minutes apart and regular.
  C) The contractions slow down when I walk around.
  D) If I try to talk to my partner during a contraction, I can't.

Question 2

A pregnant woman in her second trimester tells the nurse, I've been passing a lot of gas and feel bloated. Which of the following suggestions would be helpful for the woman?
 
  A) Watch how much beans and onions you eat.
  B) Limit the amount of fluid you drink with meals
  C) Try exercising a little more.
  D) Some say that eating mints can help.
  E) Cut down on your intake of cheeses.


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rachel

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

cpetit11

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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