During Pregnancy There Are a Number of Changes That Occur

question 31

Multiple Choice

During pregnancy there are a number of changes that occur as a direct result of the presence of the fetus.Which of these adaptations meet these criteria? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Leukorrhea
• B) Development of a mucous plug
• C) Quickening
• D) Ballottement
• E) Lightening

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Definitions:

Panic

A sudden sensation of fear which is so severe that it can dominate or prevent reason and logical thinking, replacing it with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and frantic agitation consistent with fight-or-flight response.

Socially Withdrawn

A state where an individual pulls back from social interactions and activities, often as a response to stress, depression, or anxiety.

Nursing Diagnoses

Clinical judgments about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes which provide the basis for selecting nursing interventions.

Hoards

Accumulates items in a compulsive manner, often leading to cluttered living spaces that can affect the well-being of the individual.