Author Question: After teaching a group of students about the discomforts of pregnancy, the students demonstrate ... (Read 92 times)

Destiiny22 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

After teaching a group of students about the discomforts of pregnancy, the students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as common during the first trimester? (Select all that apply.)

A) Urinary frequency
B) Breast tenderness
C) Cravings
D) Backache
E) Leg cramps

Question 2

A pregnant patient reports feeling pain similar to menstrual cramps. What should the nurse explain about this patient's symptoms?

A) Exercise helps reduce the frequency of them.
B) If rhythmical, they could indicate preterm labor.
C) Lying down for a few hours will help them stop.
D) They are false labor and do not need to be reported.

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

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
Discomforts common in the first trimester include urinary frequency, breast tenderness, and cravings. Backache and leg cramps are common during the second trimester. Legs cramps are also common during the third trimester.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Beginning as early as the 8th to 12th week of pregnancy, the uterus periodically contracts and then relaxes again. These sensations are Braxton Hicks contractions and can be similar to a forceful menstrual cramp. These contractions are not usually a sign of beginning labor but should be reported for evaluation. A rhythmic pattern of even very light but persistent contractions could be a beginning sign of preterm labor. Exercise or rest does not reduce the frequency of Braxton Hicks contractions.