Author Question: During prenatal class, the nurse teaches expectant couples about the importance of the amniotic ... (Read 46 times)

nautica902 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

During prenatal class, the nurse teaches expectant couples about the importance of the amniotic fluid and its functions. What

functions does the nurse describe? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Cushions the fetus from mechanical injury
B.
Facilitates symmetrical growth of fetal limbs
C.
Helps regulate fetal body temperature
D.
Provides nourishment to the fetus
E.
Prevents the amnion from adhering to the fetus

Question 2

The nursing instructor is explaining the function of the placenta in hormone production. Which hormones does the instructor include in this discussion? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Estrogens
B.
Human chorionic gonadotropin
C.
Human placental lactogen
D.
Luteinizing hormone
E.
Progesterone

ecox1012 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Amniotic fluid allows for symmetrical fetal growth, cushions the fetus from mechanical injury, and aids in fetal musculoskeletal development. Amniotic fluid prevents adherence of the amnion to the fetus and is essential for normal fetal lung development and temperature regulation. Amniotic fluid does not provide nourishment to the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
The placenta produces four main hormones: estrogens, human chorionic gonadotropin, human placental lactogen, and progesterone. Luteinizing hormone is produced in the anterior pituitary gland.