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The provider notes a client may be close to labor when she reports more frequent Braxton Hicks contractions and preparing the nursery with the baby's furniture and clothes, an instinct that often begins at the end of the pregnancy known as

A.

Nesting

B.

Bloody show

C.

Lightening

D.

Effacement

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

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.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "You will need to discuss this with the provider." – Incorrect; the nurse plays a key role in assessing and incorporating cultural practices into care.
B. "There are specific pain management options that you need to use." – Incorrect; this does not consider the client’s preferences and cultural beliefs.
C. "It is better to use pain management options that have been researched." – Incorrect; while evidence-based practices are important, cultural preferences should be respected.
D. "We will work with you to incorporate the practices that are safe for you and your fetus." – Correct; this response is client-centered and respects cultural beliefs while ensuring safety.

Correct Answer is ["C","E","F"]

Explanation

A. Fetal weight – Not included in a BPP; estimated fetal weight is assessed separately.
B. Fetal urine – Not a direct component of the BPP; however, amniotic fluid volume is assessed, which indirectly reflects fetal kidney function.
C. Fetal tone – Included in the BPP; assesses fetal flexion and extension.
D. Fetal position – Not part of the BPP; fetal positioning is evaluated in general obstetric ultrasounds.
E. Fetal movement – Included in the BPP; measures gross body movements as an indicator of fetal well-being.
F. Fetal breathing – Included in the BPP; evaluates fetal respiratory movements, which indicate neurological function.

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