A 37 weeks pregnant female reports to the nurse that she is sleeping in a supine position and feels dizzy after waking up in the morning. What advice does the nurse give to the patient? Select one:

Try sleeping on her side (lateral) position

Try to spend less time sleeping

Use two pillows in her head while sleeping

Keep her legs elevated while sleeping

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

a.   Sleeping on the left side (lateral) is recommended during pregnancy to improve circulation and prevent dizziness.
b.   This is not a practical or safe solution to prevent dizziness.
c.   This may not be effective in preventing dizziness, and it is not recommended to elevate the head during sleep in late pregnancy.
d.   Elevating the legs may not be effective in preventing dizziness, and it is not recommended during sleep in late pregnancy.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. This is an incorrect interpretation of the assessment.
b. This is an incorrect interpretation of the assessment.
c. This is the correct interpretation of the assessment indicating that the labor is progressing well and the baby is descending into the pelvis.
d. This is an incorrect interpretation of the assessment.

A. Lungs bypass B. Brain bypass C. Liver bypass D. Cardiac bypass

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. The function of the ductus arteriosus is to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation, allowing oxygenated blood from the placenta to be shunted directly to systemic circulation.
b. Ductus arteriosus does not bypass the brain; it specifically bypasses the lungs.

c. Ductus venosus shunts blood away from the liver, not the ductus arteriosus.

d. Ductus arteriosus shunts blood away from the lungs, not the heart itself.

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A 37 weeks pregnant female reports to the nurse that she is sleeping in a supine position and feels dizzy after waking up in the morning. What advice does the nurse give to the patient? Select one:

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is A

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