A pregnant client in her 38th week of gestation complains of abdominal pain and suspects she is in labor.

Which finding is characteristic of true labor contractions?

Contractions are short and irregular

Contractions are relieved by walking

Cervix does not dilate

Contractions continue and are stronger.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

True labor contractions continue and become stronger over time.
Choice A is incorrect because true labor contractions are usually regular and become longer over time.
Choice B is incorrect because true labor contractions are usually not relieved by walking.
Choice C is incorrect because, during true labor, the cervix dilates to allow for the baby to pass through the birth canal.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

When people with bulimia nervosa frequently engage in self-induced vomiting, the gastric acids in their vomit can damage the tooth enamel.
This is called dental erosion and can create “bulimia teeth”.
Choice A, Food is rapidly ingested without proper mastication, is incorrect because it does not directly relate to tooth enamel deterioration.
Choice C, Poor dental and oral hygiene leads to dental caries, is incorrect because it refers to a different dental issue.
Choice D, Purging causes the depletion of dietary calcium, is incorrect because it does not directly relate to tooth enamel deterioration.

A. Antipyretic therapy. B. Antibiotic therapy. C. Optimal nutrition and hydration. D. Surgical debridement of necrotic tissue.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

The priority intervention for a newly-admitted client who has acute osteomyelitis is antibiotic therapy.

Choice A is incorrect because antipyretic therapy is not the priority intervention.
Choice C is incorrect because optimal nutrition and hydration are not the priority intervention.
Choice D is incorrect because surgical debridement of necrotic tissue is not the priority intervention.

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is B

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A pregnant client in her 38th week of gestation complains of abdominal pain and suspects she is in labor.

Which finding is characteristic of true labor contractions?