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A client at 36 weeks' gestation is complaining of dyspnea when lying flat. What is the clinical reason for this complaint?
 
  1. Maternal hypertension
  2. Fundal height
  3. Hydramnios
  4. Congestive heart failure

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A client comes to the clinic complaining of severe menstrual cramps. She has never been pregnant, has been diagnosed with ovarian cysts, and has had an intrauterine device (IUD) for 2 years. What is the most likely cause for the client's complaint?
 
  1. Primary dysmenorrhea
  2. Secondary dysmenorrhea
  3. Menorrhagia
  4. Hypermenorrhea



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Explanation: 2. The dyspnea is resulting from the pressure of the enlarging uterus on the diaphragm.

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Explanation: 2. Secondary dysmenorrhea is associated with pathology of the reproductive tract, and usually appears after menstruation has been established. Conditions that most frequently cause secondary dysmenorrhea include ovarian cysts and the presence of an intrauterine device.




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