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jwb375

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Which of the following findings, seen in pregnant women in the third trimester, would the nurse consider to be within normal limits?
 
  a. Diplopia
  b. Epistaxis
  c. Bradycardia
  d. Oliguria

Question 2

A pregnant woman informs the nurse that her last normal menstrual period was on July 6, 2007. Using Naegele's rule, which of the following would the nurse determine to be the patient's estimated date of delivery (EDC)?
 
  a. January 9, 2008
  b. April 13, 2008
  c. April 20, 2008
  d. September 6, 2008



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: b
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a. Diplopia is sometimes seen in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).
b. Epistaxis is commonly seen in pregnant patients. The bleeding is related to the increased vascularity of the mucous membranes. Unless the blood loss is significant, it is a normal finding.
c. Bradycardia is often seen immediately after delivery but not during the third trimester.
d. Oliguria is seen in patients with PIH.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: b
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a. The EDC is calculated as April 13, 2008.
b. The EDC is calculated as April 13, 2008. Naegele's rule: subtract 3 months and add 7 days to the first day of the last normal menstrual period.

c. The EDC is calculated as April 13, 2008.
d. The EDC is calculated as April 13, 2008.





 

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