The Patient Has Just Learned That She Is Pregnant and Overhears

question 11

Multiple Choice

The patient has just learned that she is pregnant and overhears the gynecologist saying that she has a positive Chadwick's sign. When the patient asks the nurse what this means, how would the nurse respond?

• A) "Chadwick's sign signifies an increased risk of blood clots in pregnant women because of a congestion of blood."
• B) "That sign means the cervix has softened as the result of tissue changes that naturally occur with pregnancy."
• C) "This means that a mucus plug has formed in the cervical canal to help protect you from uterine infection."
• D) "This sign occurs normally in pregnancy, when estrogen causes increased blood flow in the area of the cervix."

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Definitions:

Skin-Fold Technique

A method to estimate body fat percentage by measuring the thickness of skin folds at specific body sites.

Body-Mass Index

A numerical computation comparing a person's weight and height, used to assess if they are underweight, overweight, or within a healthy weight range.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, which occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Excessive Abdominal Fat

An unhealthy accumulation of fat in the stomach area, which is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.