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A client at 27 weeks' gestation still walks daily but reports 'terrible' heartburn at night.
Which action should the nurse recommend to best address this situation?
A. Stop or severely curtail her exercise.
Choice A is not correct because exercise is generally safe during pregnancy and can have many benefits.
B. Take sodium bicarbonate.
Choice B is not correct because sodium bicarbonate may not be safe for pregnant women to take.
C. Seek emergency medical care.
Choice C is not correct because heartburn during pregnancy is common and usually does not require emergency medical care.
D. Elevate the head of the bed.
This can help prevent stomach acid from moving up into the esophagus and causing heartburn at night.
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Full Explanation
This can help prevent stomach acid from moving up into the esophagus and causing heartburn at night.
Choice A is not correct because exercise is generally safe during pregnancy and can have many benefits.
Choice B is not correct because sodium bicarbonate may not be safe for pregnant women to take.
Choice C is not correct because heartburn during pregnancy is common and usually does not require emergency medical care.
Similar Questions
A nurse is collecting data from a 3-month-old infant.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. The infant is unable to roll from the back to the abdomen.
Choice A is not correct because it is normal for a 3-month-old infant to be unable to roll from back to abdomen.
B. The infant is unable to use a pincer grasp to pick up objects.
Choice B is not correct because it is normal for a 3-month-old infant to be unable to use a pincer grasp to pick up objects.
C. The infant is unable to raise his head when in a prone position.
By 3 months old, most babies can lift their heads and chest up from a belly-down position.
D. The infant is unable to sit without support.
Choice D is not correct because it is normal for a 3-month-old infant to be unable to sit without support.
Full Explanation
By 3 months old, most babies can lift their heads and chest up from a belly-down position.
Choice A is not correct because it is normal for a 3-month-old infant to be unable to roll from back to abdomen.
Choice B is not correct because it is normal for a 3-month-old infant to be unable to use a pincer grasp to pick up objects.
Choice D is not correct because it is normal for a 3-month-old infant to be unable to sit without support.
The nursing instructor is leading a discussion on the physical changes to a woman's body after the delivery of the baby.
The instructor determines the session is successful after the students correctly point out which process results in the return of nonpregnant size and function of the female organs?
A. Evolution.
Choice A is not correct because evolution refers to the gradual development of something.
B. Decrement.
Choice B is not correct because decrement refers to a reduction in size or value.
C. Progression.
Choice C is not correct because progression refers to the process of developing or moving gradually toward a more advanced state.
D. Involution.
Involution is the process by which the uterus returns to its nonpregnant size and function after delivery.
Full Explanation
Involution is the process by which the uterus returns to its nonpregnant size and function after delivery.
Choice A is not correct because evolution refers to the gradual development of something.
Choice B is not correct because decrement refers to a reduction in size or value.
Choice C is not correct because progression refers to the process of developing or moving gradually toward a more advanced state.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 14 hr postpartum.
The nurse notes: breasts soft; fundus firm, slightly deviated to the right; moderate lochia rubra; temperature 37.7° C (100° F); pulse rate 88/min; respiratory rate 18/min.
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
A. Report the client's temperature elevation.
Choice A is not correct because a temperature of 37.7° C (100° F) is within the normal range for a postpartum client.
B. Encourage the client to nurse more frequently so her milk will come in.
Choice B is not correct because the client’s milk production is not related to the findings noted by the nurse.
C. Ask the client to empty her bladder.
A full bladder can displace the uterus and cause it to deviate to one side.
D. Increase IV fluids.
Choice D is not correct because there is no indication that the client needs an increase in IV fluids.
Full Explanation
A full bladder can displace the uterus and cause it to deviate to one side.
Choice A is not correct because a temperature of 37.7° C (100° F) is within the normal range for a postpartum client.
Choice B is not correct because the client’s milk production is not related to the findings noted by the nurse.
Choice D is not correct because there is no indication that the client needs an increase in IV fluids.