Which Factors Contribute to the Presence of Edema in the Pregnant

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Multiple Choice

Which factors contribute to the presence of edema in the pregnant client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Diet consisting of processed foods
• B) Hemoconcentration
• C) Increase in colloid osmotic pressure
• D) Last trimester of pregnancy
• E) Decreased venous return

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Definitions:

Transition Phase

In labor and childbirth, this term describes the final phase of the first stage of labor, characterized by intense contractions and dilation of the cervix from 7 to 10 centimeters.

Cervix Dilation

The opening of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, during labor, measured in centimeters from 0 (closed) to 10 (fully dilated).

Stage Labor

The process of childbirth, divided into distinct phases or stages, beginning with the onset of contractions and ending with the delivery of the placenta.