A woman is at 9 weeks of gestation. The nurse would expect to palpate the fundus at which level?
Select one:

Not palpable above the symphysis at this time

5 cm above the umbilicus

At the level of the umbilicus

Slightly above the symphysis pubis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

a.   At 9 weeks of gestation, the uterus is still within the pelvic cavity and not palpable above the symphysis pubis.
b.   The fundus is not expected to be palpable 5 cm above the umbilicus until around 20 weeks of gestation.
c.   The fundus is not expected to be palpable at the level of the umbilicus until around 20 weeks of gestation.

d.   The fundus is not expected to be palpable slightly above the symphysis pubis at 9 weeks of gestation.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Sleeping on the left side (lateral) is recommended during pregnancy to improve circulation and prevent dizziness.
b. This is not a practical or safe solution to prevent dizziness.
c. This may not be effective in preventing dizziness, and it is not recommended to elevate the head during sleep in late pregnancy.
d. Elevating the legs may not be effective in preventing dizziness, and it is not recommended during sleep in late pregnancy.

A. Complaint of frequent nausea and not vomiting B. Fundus is located between pubis and umbilicus C. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) correspond with her pregnancy time D. Blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. This is a common symptom in early pregnancy and is not specific to a hydatidiform mole.
b. This finding suggests that the uterus is larger than expected for the gestational age and may indicate a hydatidiform mole.
c. This is a normal finding in pregnancy and is not specific to a hydatidiform mole.
d. This is a normal blood pressure and is not specific to a hydatidiform mole.

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Select one: