The Nurse Understands That a Client's Pregnancy Is Progressing Normally

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse understands that a client's pregnancy is progressing normally when what physiologic changes are documented on the prenatal record of a woman at 36 weeks' gestation?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A) The joints of the pelvis have relaxed, causing a waddling gait.
• B) The cervix is firm and blue-purple in color.
• C) The uterus vasculature contains one sixth of the total maternal blood volume.
• D) Gastric emptying time is delayed, and the client complains of constipation and bloating.
• E) Supine hypotension occurs when the client lies on her back.

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Definitions:

Therapeutically Relevant

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Transference

A patient’s tendency to respond to the analyst or therapist in ways that re-create her responses to major figures in her life.

Catharsis

A therapeutic process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions.

Unconscious Wishes

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