A Pregnant Patient Tells the Nurse That She Has Been

question 21

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient tells the nurse that she has been nauseated and vomiting. The nurse explains that hyperemesis gravidarum is distinguished from morning sickness because:

• A) Hyperemesis gravidarum usually lasts for the duration of the pregnancy.
• B) Hyperemesis gravidarum causes dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
• C) With hyperemesis gravidarum, sensitivity to smells is usually the cause of vomiting.
• D) The woman with hyperemesis gravidarum will have persistent vomiting without weight loss.

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