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jilianpiloj · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is assessing a new client in the clinic. The nurse knows that the subjective (presumptive) signs and symptoms of pregnancy include which of the following?

1. Positive urine pregnancy test, enlarged abdomen, and Braxton Hicks contractions
2. Positive urine pregnancy test, amenorrhea, changes in pigmentation of the skin, and softening of the cervix
3. Increase in urination, amenorrhea, fatigue, breast tenderness, and quickening
4. Enlarged abdomen and fetal heartbeat

Question 2

In working with immigrants in an inner-city setting, the nurse recognizes that acculturation of immigrants often brings with it the benefit of: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.

Select all that apply. 1. Improved socioeconomic status.
2. Use of preventive care services.
3. Increased job-related stressors.
4. Increase in substance abuse over time.
5. More physician visits due to language barriers.

okolip · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 3. An increase in urination, amenorrhea, fatigue, breast tenderness, and quickening are all subjective (presumptive) changes of pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale 1: Improvement of socioeconomic status is a benefit of acculturation in the United States.
Rationale 2: Acculturation of immigrants increases the likelihood that the family members will use preventive health services.
Rationale 3: Job-related stressors increase as the immigrant acculturates, and this is detrimental to health.
Rationale 4: Substance abuse tends to increase over time as immigrants acculturate, especially among Hispanics.
Rationale 5: Language barriers with physicians tend to decrease the use of healthcare services.