NURS 3334 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Median Nerve, Hepatitis B, Antibiotic Prophylaxis
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A third trimester client is being seen for routine prenatal care. What is the difference and how to tell . ****a positive identification of pregnancy cannot be made on these*** Nausea and vomiting common 6-16 weeks. Fatigue - commonly found over 1 st trimester. Urinary frequency noticeable first few weeks of pregnancy. Breast and skin changes - experienced around 6 th week of pregnancy. Quickening - noticeable between 16-20 weeks gestation. Probably (objective) pregnant indications of pregnancy by examination. Ballottement: near mid-pregnancy a tap during a vaginal exam may cause fetus to rise and rebound. Hegar"s sign : around 6th week of pregnancy cervix very soft. Test: ability of examiner to compress cervix bimanually. May be caused by a hormonal imbalance. Just to confuse everyone . more probable indications that you are pregnant. Chadwick"s sign: cervical color change from pink to dark blue to violet (as early as 6 th week)
