A Woman Has Just Learned That She Is Pregnant

question 11

Multiple Choice

A woman has just learned that she is pregnant.What are some things the nurse should teach the woman about breasts?

• A)She can expect the areolae to become larger and darker in colour.
• B)Breasts may begin secreting milk after the fourth month of pregnancy.
• C)Breasts should be inspected for visible veins,which should be reported immediately if present.
• D)Breast changes are fairly uncommon during pregnancy;most of the changes occur after delivery.

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Social Security Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1935 that was designed to provide retirement income and assist the unemployed, as well as provide support for the disabled and families with dependent children.

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A government program that provides financial payments to individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, as a means to alleviate financial hardship during periods of unemployment.

Francis E. Townsend

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