To Reassure and Educate Pregnant Clients About Changes in the Uterus,nurses

question 13

Multiple Choice

To reassure and educate pregnant clients about changes in the uterus,nurses should be aware that:

• A)Lightening occurs near the end of the second trimester as the uterus rises into a different position.
• B)The woman's increased urinary frequency in the first trimester is the result of exaggerated uterine antireflexion caused by softening.
• C)Braxton Hicks contractions become more painful in the third trimester, particularly if the woman tries to exercise.
• D)The uterine souffle is the movement of the fetus.

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