Assessment of a pregnant client reveals that she is experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions. Which of the following would the nurse explain is the cause of these contractions?
A) Uterine distention
B) Fall in estrogen levels
C) Prostaglandin release
D) Catecholamine release
Question 2
The clinic nurse listens closely as Tina, a mother of two, describes her husband's dependence on oxycodone terephthalate (Percocet), which began following knee surgery last year.
Although the prescription was finished some time ago, her husband continues to obtain and take the Percocet and describe to her his need for the medication. Tina has been doing all of the yard work, child care, and meal preparation because of her husband's pain and need. Tina's role would best be described by the nurse as that of an:
A) Enabler
B) Overstressed parent
C) Impaired caregiver
D) Inadequate dyad partner
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