The nurse is instructing a patient pregnant with twins on the additional prenatal care that is needed. What should the nurse include when teaching this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Increase rest to several times each day
B) Schedule ultrasounds for every four to six weeks
C) Reduce the intake of fluids to limit ankle edema
D) After week 24 plan prenatal visits to occur every two weeks
E) Plan to perform prenatal movement counts after week 32
Question 2
During week 12 of pregnancy a patient experiences a miscarriage and is scheduled for dilatation and curettage. The patient had a previous miscarriage at five weeks and did not have the same procedure. What should the nurse explain regarding the purpose of
A) This is the procedure ordered by the doctor.
B) You have the option to refuse the surgery.
C) At this stage of the pregnancy, this procedure is needed to adequately remove all the fetal tissue.
D) Having the D&C will make it easier to get pregnant next time.
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Treating the pregnant patient
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