Which finding on a prenatal visit at 12 weeks could suggest a hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy)?
Select one:
Complaint of frequent nausea and not vomiting
Fundus is located between pubis and umbilicus
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) correspond with her pregnancy time
Blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg
The Correct Answer is B
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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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
a. Massaging the client's back can help to close the "gate" for pain signals to reach the brain according to the Gate control theory of pain.
b. Administering analgesic medications addresses pain but does not directly apply the principles of the Gate control theory.
c. Placing the client on a supine position does not specifically address pain control according to the Gate control theory.
d. Repositioning onto her left side may be done for fetal well-being but does not directly apply the principles of the Gate control theory.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
a. The fetus establishing iron stores is not a cause of physiologic anemia during pregnancy.
b. Inadequate intake of iron can contribute to iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy but is not the cause of physiologic anemia.
c. Decreased production of erythrocytes (RBC) is not a cause of physiologic anemia during pregnancy.
d. Dilution of hemoglobin concentration due to increased plasma volume during pregnancy is a cause of physiologic anemia.
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