A Client Thinks That She Might Be Pregnant

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client thinks that she might be pregnant.Which first trimester physiological changes would most likely indicate this?

• A) Amenorrhea and nausea
• B) Braxton Hicks contractions
• C) Increased urinary frequency
• D) Edematous ankles and dyspnea

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression.

Hypothalamus

A crucial region of the brain responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A noninvasive medical imaging technique used to visualize detailed internal structures, utilizing a powerful magnetic field and radio waves.

Magnetic Fields

A region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts.