Answer to Question 1
D
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A The malnourished pregnant patient may display rapid heart rate, abnormal rhythm, enlarged heart, and elevated blood pressure.
B A patient receiving adequate nutrition will have bright, shiny eyes with no sores and moist, pink membranes. Pale or red membranes, dryness, infection, dull ap-pearance of the cornea, or blue sclerae are all signs of poor nutrition.
C This patient is well nourished. Cachexia, listlessness, and tiring easily would be indications of poor nutritional status.
D The physiologic changes of pregnancy may complicate the interpretation of physical findings. Lower extremity edema often occurs when caloric and protein deficiencies are present; however, it may also be a common physical finding during the third trimester. It is essential that the nurse complete a thorough health history and physical assessment and request further laboratory testing if indicated.
Answer to Question 2
B
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A The NST and biophysical profiles look at fetal movements.
B The CST involves recording the response of the FHR to stress induced by uterine
contractions.
C The NST looks at fetal heart accelerations with fetal movements.
D The CST records the fetal response to stress. It does not increase placental blood
flow.
Hyphal tip growth and absorptive nutrition.
The primary factors affecting blood pressure.
Meteorological Factors Affecting Air Pollution
Rupture of membranes before the 37th week of pregnancy
Other Endocrine Tissues and Organs, Eicosanoids, and Growth Factors
Formation of a DNA loop allows factors that bind to an enhancer or silencer