Which Complaint by a Patient at 35 Weeks of Gestation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which complaint by a patient at 35 weeks of gestation requires additional assessment?

• A) Shortness of breath when climbing stairs
• B) Abdominal pain
• C) Ankle edema in the afternoon
• D) Backache with prolonged standing

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Definitions:

Abdominal Cramping

A painful sensation in the abdomen often accompanying stomach or intestinal disorders.

Prokinetic Medication

Drugs designed to enhance gastrointestinal motility by increasing the rate at which the stomach empties.

Nasogastric Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the nose into the stomach to deliver nutrition or medication, or to remove stomach contents.

Liquid Forms

Medications or solutions prepared in a liquid state for easier ingestion or use in medical procedures.