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sarasara

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A client at 34 weeks' gestation complains about pyrosis. The nurse teaches the patient that approaches to relieve the pyrosis include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Eat small, frequent meals
  2. Use high-sodium antacids
  3. Avoid fried, fatty foods
  4. Take sodium bicarbonate after meals
  5. Do not lie down after eating

Question 2

A pregnant client is admitted to the emergency department with bleeding. The nurse realizes that the client might have placenta previa. Which signs would be suggestive of placenta previa?
 
  1. Bright red vaginal bleeding
  2. Sudden onset of vaginal bleeding
  3. Firm and hard uterus
  4. Change in the size of abdomen


Eunice618

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Pyrosis (heartburn) can be relieved by eating small, more frequent meals.
3. Avoiding fatty, fried foods can relieve pyrosis.
5. Sitting up after meals will help decrease the pyrosis.

Answer to Question 2

1
Explanation: 1. As the lower uterine segment contracts and dilates, the placental villi are torn from the uterine wall, causing bright red bleeding.


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sarasara

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
No problemo


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