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go.lag

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The nurse teaches a pregnant woman about the characteristics of true labor contractions. The nurse evaluates understanding of the instructions when the woman states:
 
  1. True labor contractions will subside when I walk around..
  2. True labor contractions will cause discomfort over the top of my uterus..
  3. True labor contractions will continue and get stronger even if I relax and take a shower..
  4. True labor contractions will remain irregular but become stronger..

Question 2

When caring for pregnant women, a nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is:
 
  1. diabetes mellitus.
  2. mitral valve prolapse.
  3. chronic hypertension.
  4. anemia.



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Answer to Question 1

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. During false labor, contractions tend to be irregular and felt in the abdomen above the navel. Typically, the contractions will often stop with walking or change of position.
3. Correct. True labor contractions occur regularly, becoming stronger, lasting longer, and oc-curring more closely together. They may become intense during walking and will continue de-spite the use of comfort measures. Typically, true labor contractions are felt in the lower back, radiating to the lower portion of the abdomen.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Correct. The two most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are hypertension associated with pregnancy and diabetes.
2. Incorrect. There are no studies that indicate that MVP is among the most frequently re-ported maternal risk factors.
3. Incorrect. Hypertension associated with pregnancy is one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors, not chronic hypertension.
4. Incorrect. Although anemia is a concern in pregnancy, it is not one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in pregnancy.



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