Author Question: The nurse places his or her hands on the maternal abdomen to gently palpate the fundal region of the ... (Read 14 times)

erika · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse places his or her hands on the maternal abdomen to gently palpate the fundal region of the uterus. This action is described as which Leopold maneuver?

A.
First maneuver
B.
Second maneuver
C.
Third maneuver
D.
Fourth maneuver

Question 2

A pregnant woman had several urinary tract infections (UTIs) in her last pregnancy and wants to avoid them during this pregnancy. What advice by the nurse is best? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
B.
Drink a glass of apple juice daily.
C.
Empty the bladder before intercourse.
D.
Void every 1 to 2 hours while awake.
E.
Void every 2 to 3 hours while awake.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Leopold maneuvers are a four-part clinical assessment method to determine the lie, presentation, and position of the fetus. The first maneuver determines which fetal body part (e.g., head or buttocks) occupies the uterine fundus. The examiner faces the patient's head and places the hands on the abdomen, using the palmar surface of the hands to gently palpate the fundal region of the uterus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, E
To avoid UTIs, women should be encouraged to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, to void every 2 to 3 hours while awake, and to void immediately after intercourse. Drinking apple juice and voiding every 1 to 2 hours are not recommended.