During Her First Months of Pregnancy, a Patient Tells the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

During her first months of pregnancy, a patient tells the nurse, "It seems like I have to go to the bathroom every 5 minutes." The nurse explains to the patient that this is because:

• A) The patient probably has a urinary tract infection.
• B) Bladder capacity increases throughout pregnancy.
• C) The growing uterus puts pressure on the bladder.
• D) Some women are very sensitive to body function changes.

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Definitions:

Doctoral Program

An advanced academic program leading to the award of a doctorate degree, such as a PhD, emphasizing original research and scholarship in a specific field.

Functional Impaired

Pertains to individuals who experience difficulty in performing everyday tasks due to physical, mental, or emotional disorders.

Physical Therapy

A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.

Functional Limitations

Restrictions in the ability to perform tasks in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being, often due to disability or illness.