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27. What is usually the first sign of pregnancy?

6. Which finding is normal when assessing a newborn shortly after birth?

50.  A 26 year old female is currently 28 weeks pregnant with twins. She had a miscarriage at 10 weeks gestation five years ago. She has a three year old who was born at 39 weeks. What is her GTPAL? Document the GTPAL for this patient by filling in the appropriate number for each letter. 

44. Goodell’s sign  

38. Which complication would put the patient at the greatest risk for an emergency hysterectomy?

31. The nurse is caring for a patient in her first trimester who frequently complains of heartburn.  What nursing intervention would provide the most relief to this patient?

42. The nurse is conducting a prenatal program at a community health center. What are some of the warning signs that a pregnant patient might experience and must be reported to a health-care provider? (Select all that apply.)

8. While assisting the physician with a physical examination, the nurse notes which sign or symptom as a most definitive diagnosis of pregnancy?

15. Which finding does the nurse recognize as a normal result of pregnancy?

33. A nurse is caring for client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and tells the nurse that she is concerned that exercising might pose risks to her pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?