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Question 1:

A nurse is calculating the partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) in the arterial blood of a pregnant client who is in her second trimester.

The nurse should use which of the following values as the normal range for PaO2 in pregnancy?

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Question 2:

Which factors would change during pregnancy if the hormone progesterone were withdrawn or reduced?

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Question 3:

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has hyperemesis gravidarum and is receiving IV fluids and antiemetics in an acute care facility.

Which of the following outcomes indicates that treatment has been effective?

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Question 4:

A nurse is providing education to a pregnant client about the hormonal changes during pregnancy.

Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum and stimulating fetal growth ?

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Question 5:

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is experiencing increased urinary protein levels.

What is the primary cause of this change?

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Question 6:

A nurse is explaining the musculoskeletal changes during pregnancy to a group of expectant mothers.

Which change alters the center of gravity and posture of the body?

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Question 7:

A nurse is educating a pregnant client about the renal changes during pregnancy.

Which change is responsible for the increased urinary output?

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Question 8:

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a pregnant client.

Which finding is expected regarding serum creatinine and urea levels?

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Question 9:

A nurse is providing education to a pregnant client about the symptoms associated with musculoskeletal changes.

Which symptom is commonly experienced due to increased muscle strain during pregnancy?

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Question 10:

A pregnant client reports experiencing frequent urination at night.

The nurse explains that this symptom is primarily caused by:.

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Question 11:

A nurse is educating a pregnant client about the endocrine changes during pregnancy.

Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting ovulation and stimulating milk production?

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Question 12:

A nurse is educating a pregnant client about the changes in her posture during pregnancy.

Which factor contributes to increased spinal curvature?

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Question 13:

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is experiencing leg cramps.

These cramps are primarily caused by:.

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Question 14:

A nurse is caring for a patient who had an amniocentesis performed at 16 weeks gestation and reports cramping and vaginal bleeding 24 hours later.

Which action should be taken first?

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