A Patient Who Is Currently 12 Weeks Pregnant Is Seeking

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient who is currently 12 weeks pregnant is seeking information on pregnancy termination. The nurse is teaching the patient about the risks involved if she were to take the medication mifepristone. Which adverse signs would the patient need to know and report immediately to a physician?

• A) Fatigue, lack of appetite, and inability to concentrate
• B) Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain
• C) Increase in heart rate, inability to sit still, and lack of appetite
• D) Headache, fatigue, and hunger

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Definitions:

Fetal Distress

A sign that a fetus is not well, often indicated by abnormal heart rates or reduced movement, and may require medical intervention.

Maternal Pelvis

The structure of the pelvic region in females, which plays a critical role in childbirth by accommodating and allowing the passage of the baby.

Lamaze Method

A technique of childbirth preparation emphasizing breathing patterns, relaxation, and strategies to cope with labor pain.

Birthing Process

The series of events leading to the delivery of a baby, including labor and delivery.