Author Question: A woman who is 6 weeks pregnant is concerned because she is nauseated every morning. Which measure ... (Read 102 times)

FButt · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A woman who is 6 weeks pregnant is concerned because she is nauseated every morning. Which measure should the nurse suggest the patient use to help relieve nausea?

A) Take two aspirin on arising.
B) Delay toothbrushing until noon.
C) Delay breakfast until midmorning.
D) Take a teaspoon of baking soda before breakfast.

Question 2

Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the placenta is separating?

A) Uterus becomes globular
B) Fetal head is at vaginal opening
C) Umbilical cord shortens
D) Mucous plug is expelled

carlsona147 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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The traditional solution for preventing nausea is for the pregnant patient to keep dry crackers, such as saltines, by the bedside and eat a few before rising because increasing carbohydrate intake seems to relieve nausea better than any other nutrition remedy. The patient can then eat a light breakfast or delay breakfast until 10 or 11 AM, which is past the time nausea seems to persist. Aspirin is irritating to the stomach and should not be taken. Delaying toothbrushing does not affect nausea. A teaspoon of baking soda should not be suggested because this could adversely affect the patient's electrolyte status.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Placental separation is indicated by the uterus changing shape to globular and upward rising of the uterus. Additional signs include a sudden trickle of blood from the vaginal opening, and lengthening (not shortening) of the umbilical cord. The fetal head at the vaginal opening is termed crowning and occurs before birth of the head. Expulsion of the mucous plug is a premonitory sign of labor.