The nursing student in the perinatal clinic asks the registered ...

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The nursing student in the perinatal clinic asks the registered nurse why so many pregnant women seem to be stressed despite their happy condition. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  It's the effect of all those hormones.
  B.
  Many are afraid of labor and birth.
  C.
  Most pregnant women don't feel well.
  D.
  Pregnancy is a developmental crisis.

Question 2

A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant has concluded a prenatal visit. The nurse should schedule the next prenatal visit for which gestational week?
 
  A.
  33 weeks
  B.
  34 weeks
  C.
  38 weeks
  D.
  40 weeks

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Pregnancy, no matter how planned and wanted, is a developmental crisis for the woman and her family. It requires role changes and restructuring of tasks of daily living. This leads to stress. One benefit of prenatal care is having a nurse who can help the woman (and family) adjust and find positive ways to cope. Hormones and fear may play a part, but these answers do not provide a comprehensive explanation. There are physical discomforts associated with pregnancy, but, again, this answer is not comprehensive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Women are seen once every 4 weeks until 28 to 32 weeks' gestation, when the schedule changes to every 2 weeks. The nurse should schedule this woman's next visit at 34 weeks.

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