The Primiparous Patient at 39 Weeks' Gestation States to the Nurse

question 22

Multiple Choice

The primiparous patient at 39 weeks' gestation states to the nurse, "I can breathe easier now." What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

• A) "Your labor will start any day now since the baby has dropped."
• B) "That process is called lightening. Do you have to urinate more frequently?"
• C) "Contact your health care provider when your contractions are every 5 minutes for 1 hour."
• D) "You will likely not feel you baby's movements as much now, so do not be concerned."

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