While assessing a pregnant primigravida client, the nurse identifies a probable sign indicating the softening of the lower uterine segment.
Which of the following signs is the nurse likely to have observed?

Choice A rationale

Tarry stools are not a typical manifestation of cirrhosis. They are more commonly associated with gastrointestinal bleeding.

Choice B rationale

Spider angiomas are a common manifestation of cirrhosis. They are small, dilated blood vessels with a bright red center point and radiating branches, and they are often found on the face, neck, and chest.

Choice C rationale

Moist skin is not a typical manifestation of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can cause various skin changes, but they typically include jaundice, pruritus, and palmar erythema.

Choice D rationale

Blood in the urine is not a typical manifestation of cirrhosis. It is more commonly associated with urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or bladder disorders.

Choice A rationale

Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a condition that is most commonly seen in individuals with diabetes. Symptoms can include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis.

Choice B rationale

Anemia is a condition characterized by a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, or a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen. Symptoms can include fatigue, weakness, pale or yellowish skin, irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, and chest pain.

Choice C rationale

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. The far more common type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough insulin.

Choice D rationale

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. If the nurse is reviewing the client’s medical records and actions to be taken, it is likely that the client is experiencing hypertension.