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javeds

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Which physical sign is an indicator that ovulation has occurred?
 
  a. Decrease in the basal body temperature of 0.1 degrees Fahrenheit
  b. Cervical mucous threads are 1 to 2 centimeters long
  c. Thick, white cervical mucus
  d. Occurrence of mittelschmerz

Question 2

Where should the nurse expect the level of the fundus to be 2 hours after a normal vaginal delivery?
 
  a. At the level of the symphysis pubis
  b. Midway between the umbilicus and symphysis
  c. At the level of the umbilicus
  d. At the level of xyphoid process



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Answer to Question 1

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Mittelschmerz is lower abdominal pain that occurs for some woman at the time of ovulation. The basal body temperature increases prior to ovulation and decreases 0.2 degrees F. after ovulation. Cervical mucous threads increase to 12 to 24 centimeters and become thin, clear, and copious when ovulation occurs. Cervical mucus becomes thin and clear when ovulation occurs.

Answer to Question 2

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Immediately after delivery the fundus is usually located at the level of or 1 to 2 fingerbreadths below the umbilicus. The uterus at the level of the symphysis pubis occurs during involution after the 9th day postpartum. It is between the umbilicus and symphysis at days 3 to 5 postpartum. The xyphoid process is at the distal end of the sternum.




javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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