A Client in Her Third Trimester of Pregnancy Is Asking

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Multiple Choice

A client in her third trimester of pregnancy is asking about safe travel. Which statement should the nurse give about safe travel during pregnancy?

• A) "Only travel by car during pregnancy."
• B) "Avoid use of the seat belt during the third trimester."
• C) "You can travel by plane until your 38th week of gestation."
• D) "If you are traveling by car stop to walk every 1 to 2 hours."

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Definitions:

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

The primary somatosensory cortex is a region in the brain that processes tactile information, including sensations of touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information, language, and also in memory and emotions.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve a physiological response, subjective experience, and behavioral expression, often in response to an external or internal event.

Emotional Situations

Circumstances or experiences that provoke strong feelings or reactions, often requiring emotional intelligence to navigate.