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nautica902 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A prepared childbirth nurse educator is discussing potential discomforts during pregnancy with a group of women. When relaying information about nausea and vomiting, the nurse will include which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)

a. The majority of pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting.
b. Severe, persistent vomiting during pregnancy is known as anticipatory vomiting.
c. Vomiting during pregnancy is more common among primigravidas.
d. Prior fetal loss puts a woman at higher risk.
e. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can occur at any time of the day.

Question 2

A patient going on vacation asks the nurse what she can give to her 3-year-old child who becomes car sick. Which response(s) would be accurate? (Select all that apply.)

a. Positioning techniques such as placing the child facing forward and blocking out scenery through the side windows can be helpful.
b. There is no such thing as car sickness.
c. If your child does vomit, give over-the-counter Benadryl.
d. I would check with the pharmacist regarding over-the-counter products available for young children.

mcni194 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, E
Vomiting during pregnancy is more common among primigravidas. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can occur at any time of the day. The percentage of women reporting vomiting during the first 16 weeks of gestation is relatively constant at about 40, decreasing to 20 from 17 to 20 weeks. Only 9 of women report vomiting after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Severe, persistent vomiting during pregnancy is known as hyperemesis gravidarum. Contrary to commonly held beliefs, vomiting is not more common in women who have experienced prior fetal losses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D
Positioning techniques that help block out the rapid peripheral movement assist young children who suffer from motion sickness. Over-the-counter products are available to medicate a young child. A health care provider should recommend dosages and evaluate other medications being currently given. Motion sickness is very real, and dismissing a patient's complaints is unprofessional. Benadryl is not effective for treating nausea or vomiting.