Numerous changes in the integumentary system occur during pregnancy. Which change persists after birth?

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Question 1 of 5

Numerous changes in the integumentary system occur during pregnancy. Which change persists after birth?

A. Epulis B. Chloasma C. Telangiectasia D. Striae gravidarum

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2 of 5

The nurse caring for the pregnant patient must understand that the hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy is:

A. estrogen. B. human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). C. oxytocin. D. progesterone.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3 of 5

Appendicitis may be difficult to diagnose in pregnancy because the appendix is:

A. displaced upward and laterally, high and to the right. B. displaced upward and laterally, high and to the left. C. deep at McBurney point. D. displaced downward and laterally, low and to the right.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 of 5

Which time-based description of a stage of development in pregnancy is accurate?

A. Viabilityâ€”22 to 37 weeks since the last menstrual period (LMP) (assuming a fetal weight >500 g). B. Full Termâ€”Pregnancy from the beginning of week 39 of gestation to the end of week 40. C. Pretermâ€”Pregnancy from 20 to 28 weeks. D. Postdateâ€”Pregnancy that extends beyond 38 weeks.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

To reassure and educate pregnant patients about changes in the uterus, nurses should be aware that:

A. lightening occurs near the end of the second trimester as the uterus rises into a different position. B. the woman's increased urinary frequency in the first trimester is the result of exaggerated uterine anteflexion caused by softening. C. Braxton Hicks contractions become more painful in the third trimester, particularly if the woman tries to exercise. D. the uterine souffle is the movement of the fetus.

Correct Answer: B

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