A Patient Who Is in Her First Trimester of Pregnancy

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient who is in her first trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse to recommend nonpharmaceutical therapies for morning sickness. What will the nurse suggest?

• A) Avoiding fatty and spicy foods
• B) Consuming extra clear fluids
• C) Eating three meals daily
• D) Taking foods later in the day

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Definitions:

Disinflation

A decrease in the rate of inflation, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which prices for goods and services increase.

Rate of Inflation

The rise in the average cost of goods and services across an economy over a specific period.

Recessions

Periods of economic downturn when output and employment are falling, typically defined as two consecutive quarters of declining gross domestic product.

Consumer Price Index

An index that calculates the overall average price of a range of consumer goods and services, which includes transportation, food, and healthcare provisions.