A patient has tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Which actions are essential in the management of this condition?

Choice A rationale

Quickening, the first movements of the fetus felt by the mother, typically occurs between 18-20 weeks gestation. At 18 weeks, it's likely the mother will feel a fluttering sensation soon.

Choice B rationale

While fetal movements can sometimes be felt later, it's generally expected that by 18-20 weeks, movements should be noticeable.

Choice C rationale

The baby does move at 18 weeks, but the mother typically begins to feel these movements at this stage, known as quickening.

Choice D rationale

Suggesting the mother should have felt movement by now could cause unnecessary anxiety. Most women feel their baby's movements between 18-20 weeks. .

Choice A rationale

Calling the healthcare provider delays immediate intervention needed to alleviate the client's symptoms of dizziness and nausea due to supine hypotensive syndrome. Quick repositioning is crucial to improve venous return and alleviate the symptoms.

Choice B rationale

Elevating the head of the bed will not relieve the pressure on the inferior vena cava caused by the supine position. This intervention does not address the underlying cause of the client's symptoms.

Choice C rationale

Encouraging deep breathing is unlikely to resolve the symptoms of supine hypotensive syndrome, which is caused by the compression of the vena cava by the gravid uterus when lying supine. This intervention does not address the physiological cause.

Choice D rationale

Turning her to her side relieves the pressure on the inferior vena cava, improving venous return and increasing blood pressure. This is the correct initial action to address the symptoms of supine hypotensive syndrome.