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Question 1 of 5

A pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation reports lower back pain and difficulty sleeping. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for the nurse to make?

A. Rest in bed with your legs elevated to reduce back pain.

B. Use a firm mattress and avoid sleeping on your back.

C. Take over-the-counter pain medications as prescribed to alleviate pain.

D. Perform light stretching exercises before bed to relieve discomfort.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Use a firm mattress and avoid sleeping on your back.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is true about the use of a birthing ball during labor?

A. It is contraindicated for patients with high blood pressure

B. It promotes pelvic mobility and can help reduce pain

C. It should only be used during the second stage of labor

D. It is only effective in early labor

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It promotes pelvic mobility and can help reduce pain

Question 3 of 5

A pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation reports experiencing dizziness and faintness when standing up. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

A. Low blood sugar levels due to gestational diabetes.

B. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

C. Decreased blood pressure due to pregnancy-related changes.

D. Anemia and low iron levels.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decreased blood pressure due to pregnancy-related changes.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is at risk for infection. What is the most important intervention to reduce the risk of infection?

A. administer antibiotics

B. apply a sterile dressing

C. perform a vaginal exam

D. administer pain relief

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: administer antibiotics

Question 5 of 5

A patient who is 38 weeks pregnant reports decreased fetal movement. What should the nurse do next?

A. Reassure the patient that decreased fetal movement is normal at this stage

B. Perform a nonstress test (NST) to assess fetal well-being

C. Administer a tocolytic agent to relieve uterine contractions

D. Encourage the patient to drink a sugary drink to stimulate fetal movement

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Perform a nonstress test (NST) to assess fetal well-being

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