To reassure and educate patients concerning changes in the ...

[Alainaaa8]

To reassure and educate patients concerning changes in the breasts, nurses should be aware that:
 
  1. the visibility of blood vessels forming an intertwining blue network indicates full function and possible infection of Montgomery's tubercles.
  2. development of the mammary glands doesn't occur until 2 weeks before labor.
  3. lactation is inhibited until a decrease in estrogen level occurs after birth.
  4. colostrum is the yellowish oily substance used to lubricate the nipples for breast-feeding.

Question 2

The formation in the endocervical canal of a mucous plug is called the:
 
  1. operculum.
  2. leukorrhea.
  3. funic souffle.
  4. ballottement.

[shoemake]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. The visible blue network of blood vessels is a normal outgrowth of a richer blood supply.
2. Incorrect. The mammary glands are functionally complete by midpregnancy.
3. Correct. Lactation is inhibited until after birth.
4. Incorrect. Colostrum is a creamy, white-to-yellow premilk fluid that may be expressed from the nipples before birth.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Correct. The operculum protects against bacterial invasion.
2. Incorrect. Leukorrhea is the mucus that forms the plug, which is called the operculum. The operculum protects against bacterial invasion.
3. Incorrect. The funic souffle is the sound of blood flowing through the umbilical vessels. The operculum protects against bacterial invasion.
4. Incorrect. Ballottement is a technique to palpate the fetus. The operculum protects against bacterial invasion.

[Alainaaa8]

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