Nursing Interventions for Stress Incontinence in Pregnancy
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What is the purpose of Braxton Hicks' contractions?

  • To prevent preterm labor
  • To prepare the uterus for labor (correct)
  • To help dilate the cervix
  • To indicate the start of labor

How should a patient be advised to manage urinary frequency and urgency during pregnancy?

  • Limit fluid intake before bedtime (correct)
  • Increase fluid intake before bedtime
  • Notify the physician only if there is pain
  • Avoid wearing perineal pads

What is the main cause of stress incontinence during pregnancy?

  • Reduced fetal movements
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Frontal headaches
  • Enlarging uterus (correct)

Which nursing intervention helps with stress incontinence in pregnant women?

<p>Encouraging the mother to wear perineal pads (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What exercise is recommended to help with stress incontinence during pregnancy?

<p>Kegel exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Kegel exercises for pregnant women?

<p>Strengthening pelvic floor muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which danger signal during pregnancy requires immediate action according to the text?

<p>Rupture of the membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the patient be informed to do regarding possible rupture of the membranes?

<p>Notify the physician (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of varicosity in pregnant women?

<p>Relaxation of smooth muscle walls of veins due to progesterone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for managing varicose veins during pregnancy?

<p>Elevating legs when sitting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended nursing intervention to relieve pain and swelling associated with varicose veins?

<p>Applying astringent compresses locally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position is suggested to alleviate vulvar varicosity during pregnancy?

<p>Lying down instead of sitting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom related to varicose veins in the lower extremities during pregnancy?

<p>Swelling (edema) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can stress incontinence be managed during pregnancy?

<p>Practicing Kegel exercises regularly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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