A Patient Who Is 28 Weeks Pregnant Calls the Obstetrical

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant calls the obstetrical clinic and complains of irregular,painless contractions that last for 10 to 15 seconds.What response by the nurse is best?

• A) "If they last more than 60 seconds or become regular, come in."
• B) "Oh, you are just having what are called Braxton Hicks contractions."
• C) "Pregnant women often experience this type of contraction."
• D) "You should come in to the clinic as soon as possible today."

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A framework used to understand how individuals infer the causes of others' behavior, whether it's attributed to internal dispositions or external situations.

Out-group

A social group toward which an individual feels contempt, opposition, or a sense of competition, contrasting with in-groups to which they feel loyalty.

In-group Members

Individuals belonging to or identifying with a specific group or category that shares common interests, values, or characteristics.

Reference Groups

Groups to which individuals compare themselves to form opinions, attitudes, or define norms and values.