A First-Time Mother at 18 Weeks of Gestation Comes for Her

question 29

Multiple Choice

A first-time mother at 18 weeks of gestation comes for her regularly scheduled prenatal visit.The client tells the nurse that she is afraid that she is going into premature labor because she is beginning to have regular contractions.The nurse explains that this is the Braxton Hicks sign and teaches the client that this type of contraction:

• A)Is painless.
• B)Increases with walking.
• C)Causes cervical dilation.
• D)Impedes oxygen flow to the fetus.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A psychological tactic involving getting someone to agree to a small request to increase the chances of them agreeing to a larger request later.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting thoughts, beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Role-Playing

A teaching or training technique that involves acting out situations or assuming the roles of characters to simulate real-life scenarios.