A 36-year-old female who is 26 weeks pregnant is hospitalized due ...

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A 36-year-old female who is 26 weeks pregnant is hospitalized due to preterm labor. The client has a history of uterine fibroids. The nurse should recognize that:
 
  a. the fetus must be monitored carefully as the fibroids may increase fetal growth rate
  b. the fibroids elevate the levels of estrogen and progesterone, thus retarding fetal growth
  c. the hormones of pregnancy may increase the fibroid growth rate, crowding the uterus
  d. benign fibroids will not interfere with pregnancy

Question 2

Which of these terms would the nurse use when describing the fertilized ovum prior to implantation?
 
  a. embryo c. fetus
  b. fertilized ovum d. zygote

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Answer to Question 1

C
Fibroid uterine tumors occur most frequently in women over 30 and those who have not had children. Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual flow) is the primary manifestation; other symptoms include increasing pelvic pressure, dysmenorrhea, abdominal enlargement, and constipation. During pregnancy, the hormones of pregnancy may increase the fibroid growth rate, crowding the uterus.

Answer to Question 2

D
Fertilization or conception occurs when a sperm and ovum unite. The fertilized ovum is called a zygote.

[FButt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dantucker]

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