Author Question: A woman is in the first trimester of her first pregnancy and confides to the nurse that she is not ... (Read 92 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A woman is in the first trimester of her first pregnancy and confides to the nurse that she is not really sure if she is happy because so many things in her life will change. She is not sure she is willing to alter her current lifestyle.

What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Ask the woman if she would like to see a counselor.
B.
Reassure the woman that ambivalence is normal now.
C.
Refer the woman to an expectant-mother support group.
D.
Tell the woman she needs to think of her unborn child.

Question 2

What information should the nurse plan to teach a pregnant woman regarding safety in the third trimester?

A.
Don't drive after dark.
B.
Exercise to maintain good posture.
C.
Use handrails when using the stairs.
D.
Wear supportive shoes.

ttt030911 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An expectant mother must learn to give to her unborn child in the process of successfully negotiating the tasks of pregnancy. It is normal for a first-time mother to grieve for the impending loss of her lifestyle. The nurse should reassure the woman. A referral to a support group may be helpful for some women. The woman probably does not need a counselor. Telling the woman to think of the unborn child is disrespectful and dismissive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Pregnant women experience laxity of the ligaments, separation of the pubis symphysis, and changes in their center of gravity, which places them at risk for falling. The most immediate action the woman can take is to use caution when negotiating stairs. Exercise can help with toning abdominal muscles and can reduce some of the symptoms of these changes, but results take time. Wearing supportive shoes and avoiding driving after dark are not related.