The Spouse Is Concerned That the Client in Labor Will

question 11

Multiple Choice

The spouse is concerned that the client in labor will be hungry since the last time any food was eaten was several hours ago. What should the nurse explain as effects of the labor process on the client's gastrointestinal system? Select all that apply.

• A) Reduced gastric motility
• B) Increased gastric volume
• C) Increased gastric motility
• D) Reduced absorption of food
• E) Prolonged gastric emptying time

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Definitions:

Umbilical Cord

A flexible tube that connects a fetus to the placenta, delivering nutrients and removing waste.

Birth Canal

The pathway through which a fetus travels during childbirth, including the cervix, vagina, and vulva.

Perinatal Onset

The commencement of a disease or disorder during the perinatal period, which spans the late stages of pregnancy through the weeks immediately following birth.

Estrogen Levels

The concentration of estrogen hormones in the body, which play a crucial role in the reproductive system, menstrual cycle, and secondary sexual characteristics in females.