The Primiparous Patient Has Told the Nurse That She Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

The primiparous patient has told the nurse that she is afraid she will develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy because her mother did. Which statement would be best for the nurse to make?

• A) "It is not unusual for women to develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy."
• B) "Most women don't have any problem until after they've delivered."
• C) "If your mother had hemorrhoids, you will get them, too."
• D) "If you get hemorrhoids, you probably will need surgery to get rid of them."

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