Author Question: During the final weeks of pregnancy, urinary frequency may return due to the enlarged uterus ... (Read 75 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

During the final weeks of pregnancy, urinary frequency may return due to the enlarged uterus compressing the bladder against the pelvic bones. The nurse suggests that the patient should:

a. decrease fluid intake.
b. use the knee-chest position.
c. sleep on her side.
d. avoid fluid intake in evening.

Question 2

The home health nurse plans interventions to meet which general service goal(s)? (Select all that apply.)

a. Restore function as is appropriate.
b. Improve level of function.
c. Maintain current health level.
d. Ensure return of health.
e. Teach healthy lifestyle.

Rilsmarie951 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The patient should decrease pressure on the bladder at night by sleeping on her side.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E
The general service goals are restoration, improvement, maintenance, and promotion of health.