During a routine prenatal care visit, a pregnant woman in her last trimester of pregnancy complains of shortness of breath. The nurse instructs her that:
A) Her breathing is normal but if it continues to call her physician.
B) If she has pneumonia she should have a chest X-ray.
C) The nurse will assess her lung sounds and determine presence of congestion.
D) Her breathing will become increasingly difficult as the diaphragm is displaced upward.
Question 2
Which of the following dietary guidelines would be appropriate for the elderly homebound patient with advanced respiratory disease who informs the nurse that she has no energy to eat?
A) Snack on high-carbohydrate foods frequently
B) Eat smaller meals that are high in protein
C) Contact the physician for Ensure
D) Eat one large meal at noon
Nursing care
Woman seated between two felines, Çatalhöyük, Turkey.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care
Health care setting.
Comparison Pre-pregnancy and 9 months pregnancy
Maternal Changes During Pregnancy