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Pineappleeh

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant calls the obstetrical clinic and complains of irregular, painless contractions that last for 10 to 15 seconds. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  If they last more than 60 seconds or become regular, come in.
  B.
  Oh, you are just having what are called Braxton Hicks contractions.
  C.
  Pregnant women often experience this type of contraction.
  D.
  You should come in to the clinic as soon as possible today.

Question 2

The nurse caring for perinatal patients understands the term decidua to mean which of the following?
 
  A.
  Collateral uterine circulation
  B.
  Endometrial lining of the uterus
  C.
  Endometrial tissue covering the embryo
  D.
  Placental remnants left in the uterus


komodo7

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

ANS: A
Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular and painless and last less than 60 seconds. Their function is to prepare the uterine muscles for effective labor. If they become regular or last longer than 60 seconds, the woman needs medical attention. The other statements all contain some truthful information, but none provides the woman with the knowledge she needs to remain healthy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The decidua is the endometrium lining the uterus and consists of three layers. The decidua capsularis is the endometrial tissue that covers the embryo. Decidua does not refer to collateral circulation or placental remains.


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