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 D

Explanation

a. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, which may be accompanied by abdominal cramping and pain.
b. Dyspareunia refers to painful sexual intercourse, which is not described in the scenario.
c. Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstrual periods, which is not described in the scenario.
d. The symptoms described in the scenario are consistent with premenstrual syndrome, which includes physical and emotional symptoms such as abdominal cramping and pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and irritability that occur before and during menstruation.

A. Perform a venipuncture for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels B. Place clean disposable pads to collect any drainage C. Monitor uterine contractions D. Asses fetal heart rate (FHR) and maternal vital signs

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. While this is important, it is not the priority when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy.
b. This is important for managing the bleeding but is not the priority.
c. Monitoring uterine contractions is important, but assessing fetal heart rate (FHR) and maternal vital signs is the priority to determine the status of the fetus and mother.
d. Bleeding in late pregnancy can indicate placental abruption, which is a life- threatening condition for both the mother and the fetus. The nurse should monitor the FHR and maternal vital signs to assess the severity of the bleeding and the fetal and maternal well-being.

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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 D

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Correct Answer is D

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