A nurse is talking with a client who is at 21 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for an international flight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

Avoid sitting for long periods of time during the flight to prevent swelling and discomfort.

Wear compression stockings during the flight to prevent blood clots.

Avoid using seat belts during the flight to prevent pressure on the abdomen.

Take frequent walks and do leg exercises during the flight to promote circulation.

Avoid using electronic devices during the flight to reduce radiation exposure. Take a high dose of vitamin C before the flight to boost the immune system.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D

A. Avoid sitting for long periods of time during the flight to prevent swelling and discomfort. – Correct; prolonged sitting can increase the risk of swelling and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
B. Wear compression stockings during the flight to prevent blood clots. – Correct; compression stockings help improve circulation and reduce the risk of DVT.
C. Avoid using seat belts during the flight to prevent pressure on the abdomen. – Incorrect; seat belts should be worn low, across the hips, for safety.
D. Take frequent walks and do leg exercises during the flight to promote circulation. – Correct; movement reduces the risk of blood clots and swelling.
E. Avoid using electronic devices during the flight to reduce radiation exposure. Take a high dose of vitamin C before the flight to boost the immune system. – Incorrect; radiation exposure from electronic devices is negligible, and there is no evidence that high doses of vitamin C prevent illness during flights.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Nesting – Correct; nesting instinct refers to a surge of energy in late pregnancy, leading the mother to prepare for the baby.

B. Bloody show – Incorrect; bloody show refers to mucus mixed with blood, a sign of cervical dilation.

C. Lightening – Incorrect; lightening refers to the baby dropping into the pelvis, making breathing easier but increasing pressure on the bladder.

D. Effacement – Incorrect; effacement is the thinning of the cervix, an essential part of labor but not related to nesting.

A. "It really doesn't matter exactly how much weight you gain, as long as your diet is healthy." B. "The recommendation for you is about 15 to 25 pounds." C. "You should gain 11 to 20 pounds." D. "A gain of about 25 to 35 pounds is best for you and for your baby."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. "It really doesn't matter exactly how much weight you gain, as long as your diet is healthy." – Incorrect; weight gain recommendations exist to reduce pregnancy complications.
B. "The recommendation for you is about 15 to 25 pounds." – Correct; a BMI of 26.5 falls into the overweight category, where the recommended weight gain is 15-25 lbs.
C. "You should gain 11 to 20 pounds." – Incorrect; this range applies to obese clients (BMI ≥30).
D. "A gain of about 25 to 35 pounds is best for you and for your baby." – Incorrect; this range applies to normal-weight clients (BMI 18.5-24.9).

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A nurse is talking with a client who is at 21 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for an international flight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

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Correct Answer is B

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