Author Question: Nurses can advise their patients that all of the following are signs preceding labor except: 1. ... (Read 59 times)

cabate · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Nurses can advise their patients that all of the following are signs preceding labor except:

1. return of urinary frequency from more bladder pressure.
2. persistent low backache from relaxed pelvic joints.
3. stronger and more frequent (Braxton Hicks) uterine contractions.
4. a decline in energy, storing up for labor.

Question 2

There are numerous signs and symptoms of neonatal infection. Interestingly, the most common is _____, whereas _____ is rare.

1. hyperthermia, hypothermia
2. hypotension, hypothermia
3. hypothermia, hyperthermia
4. hypotension, hyperthermia

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

Answer to Question 1

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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. In the run-up to labor, women often experience a return of the frequent need to urinate, persistent low backache, stronger Braxton Hicks, and a surge in energy.
4. Correct. In the run-up to labor, women often experience a return of the frequent need to uri-nate, persistent low backache, stronger Braxton Hicks, and a surge in energy.

Answer to Question 2

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. The most common sign or symptom of infection is hypothermia (low body temperature), whereas hyperthermia (high body temperature) is rare.
3. Correct. The most common sign or symptom of infection is hypothermia (low body tempera-ture), whereas hyperthermia (high body temperature) is rare.