The nurse is speaking with a client who states that she has "felt the baby move". This nurse knows that this is called
Quickening
Ballottement
Lightening
Hegars’ sign
The Correct Answer is A
A. Quickening:
Quickening refers to the first perception of fetal movement, usually around 18–20 weeks.
B. Ballottement:
This is a clinical sign elicited by vaginal exam, not something the mother perceives.
C. Lightening:
Descent of the fetus into the pelvis in late pregnancy-not felt as movement.
D. Hegar’s sign:
Softening of the lower uterine segment-observed by provider, not felt by client.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. She has had a spontaneous or induced abortion:
Gravida 2 = two pregnancies; Para 0 = no births ≥20 weeks, suggesting abortion or miscarriage.
B. She has never been pregnant before:
Incorrect. Gravida 2 indicates two pregnancies.
C. She has had an induced abortion:
Possible but not guaranteed-abortion” could be spontaneous or induced.
D. She has one living child:
Incorrect. Para 0 indicates no viable births yet.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Restore fluid and electrolyte imbalance during labor
There's no evidence of electrolyte imbalance.
B. Prevent dehydration from N/V
Dehydration isn’t the key reason here.
C. Increase FHR variability before anesthesia
IV fluids don’t affect FHR variability directly.
D. Increase maternal blood volume to prevent hypotension
Hypotension is a common side effect of epidurals, and a fluid bolus helps prevent it.
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