When Palpating the Fundus,the Nurse Knows That

question 2

Multiple Choice

When palpating the fundus,the nurse knows that:

• A)it should be hard and slightly tender to palpation during the first trimester.
• B)fetal movement should be felt by the examiner at the beginning of the second trimester.
• C)after 20 weeks' gestation,the number of centimetres should approximate the number of weeks of gestation.
• D)fundal height is usually less than the number of weeks of gestation,unless there is an abnormal condition such as the presence of too much amniotic fluid.

Understand the importance of effective communication and patient education during a physical examination.

Recognize appropriate techniques for examining different age groups, maintaining their comfort and respect.

Understand and apply measures to prevent the spread of infection during a physical examination.

Identify the correct sequence and techniques for physical examination.

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