ATI RN · ATI Maternal Newborn · Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy Quizlet

A patient in her first trimester complains of nausea and vomiting. The patient asks, “Why is this happening?” What is the nurse's best response?

The diagnosis of pregnancy is based on which positive signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)

During a patient's physical examination the nurse notes that the lower uterine segment is soft on palpation. The nurse would document this finding as:

The experienced nurse is instructing the new nurse about communications concerning the patient. The nurse suggests using an SBAR method and lists the four elements included in the technique. Which four elements should be included in the instruction?

A 31-year-old woman believes that she may be pregnant. She took an OTC pregnancy test 1 week ago after missing her period; the test was positive. During her assessment interview, the nurse enquires about the woman's last menstrual period and asks whether she is taking any medications. The woman states that she takes medicine for epilepsy. She has been under considerable stress lately at work and has not been sleeping well. She also has a history of irregular periods. Her physical examination does not indicate that she is pregnant. She has an ultrasound scan that reveals she is not pregnant. What is the most likely cause of the false-positive pregnancy test result?