As she nears her expected delivery date, a woman reports that she is breathing more easily but now has to urinate frequently. The nurse should explain to her that:
a. The symptoms are typical of false labor.
b. Cervical dilation puts pressure on the bladder.
c. She needs a urinalysis to rule out a bladder infection.
d. This is lightening caused by the fetus moving downward in the pelvis.
Question 2
During childbirth education, a woman should be advised that she may have a sudden gush of fluid from the vagina as she approaches her expected delivery date. Which statement best explains this event?
a. The fluid, often called bloody show, is caused by the expulsion of a protective mucous plug from the cervix.
b. This loss of fluid is usually related to overexertion during the sudden burst of energy that often occurs shortly before labor begins.
c. Rupture of amniotic membranes allows the amniotic fluid to flow from the uterus through the vagina.
d. The passage of fluid eliminates excess water in preparation for the process of labor.
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