Author Question: The nurse explains to the prenatal class attendees that at full term about 10 to 11 of the maternal ... (Read 138 times)

Medesa · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse explains to the prenatal class attendees that at full term about 10 to 11 of the maternal weight gain is attributed to which of the following?

A.
Blood, uterine, and breast tissue
B.
Fetal tissue
C.
Maternal reserves
D.
Placental fluid

Question 2

The prenatal clinic nurse visits with a 32-year-old man. His partner is pregnant with her first child and is now at 12 weeks of gestation. The man states that he has been experiencing nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and weight gain.

Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Ask the woman's health-care provider to prescribe the man anti-nausea medication.
B.
Assess for cancer risk factors, as weight gain and vomiting are unusual together.
C.
Encourage the man to make an appointment with his primary health-care provider.
D.
Explain that these symptoms are normal and often seen in men with pregnant partners.

dmurph1496 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
During early pregnancy, maternal weight gain is related to an increased blood volume, which is necessary to supply the enlarging uterus and to support fetal growth and development. As the pregnancy progresses, enlargement of the placenta and fetal body add to the woman's increase in weight. By term, maternal extracellular fluid, blood, uterine tissue, and breast tissue comprise 35 of the gestational weight gain; the maternal reserves comprise 27; fetal tissue comprises 27; and placental fluid comprises 11 of the total maternal weight gain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Couvade syndrome is when a male partner experiences the same maternal signs and symptoms as the woman. The nurse should reassure the man that this is an often-occurring finding. The nurse would not need to encourage the man to make an appointment with his health-care provider unless the symptoms became severe. The woman's primary health-care provider does not need to prescribe anti-emetics, nor does the nurse need to assess the man further for cancer risk factors.