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Which of the following is a common discomfort experienced by pregnant women during the first trimester?
Which of the following is a common discomfort experienced by pregnant women during the first trimester?
- Heartburn
- Leg cramps
- Urinary frequency (correct)
- Back pain
What is the main cause of the minor discomforts of pregnancy?
What is the main cause of the minor discomforts of pregnancy?
- Lack of exercise
- Weight gain
- Hormonal changes (correct)
- Poor diet
Which trimester is associated with the highest number of discomforts?
Which trimester is associated with the highest number of discomforts?
- All trimesters have equal discomforts
- Second trimester (correct)
- Third trimester
- First trimester
What happens to the minor discomforts of pregnancy as the pregnancy progresses?
What happens to the minor discomforts of pregnancy as the pregnancy progresses?
What is another term for urinary frequency or incontinence during pregnancy?
What is another term for urinary frequency or incontinence during pregnancy?
Flashcards
Urinary Frequency in Pregnancy
Urinary Frequency in Pregnancy
The need to urinate more often than usual, a common experience in early pregnancy.
Cause of Pregnancy Discomforts
Cause of Pregnancy Discomforts
Changes in hormone levels are the primary driver behind many of the common discomforts experienced during pregnancy.
Trimester with most discomforts
Trimester with most discomforts
Although discomforts can occur throughout pregnancy, the second trimester is often associated with a higher number of them.
Discomforts over time
Discomforts over time
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Urinary Frequency Term
Urinary Frequency Term
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Study Notes
Common Minor Discomforts in Pregnancy
- Maternity Health Nursing Theory lecture objectives include identifying minor discomforts of pregnant women, their causes, and nursing interventions.
- The lecture is divided into three sections: first-trimester discomforts, second-trimester discomforts, and third-trimester discomforts.
- During the first trimester, women experience discomforts due to changes in their bodies, which typically improve as the pregnancy progresses.
- One common discomfort in the first trimester is urinary frequency or incontinence.
- The lecture does not provide specific information on the causes or nursing interventions for urinary frequency or incontinence.
- Second-trimester discomforts are not mentioned in the summary.
- Third-trimester discomforts are not mentioned in the summary.
- The lecture aims to provide nursing students with knowledge on how to care for pregnant women experiencing minor discomforts.
- The lecture is part of the Maternal and Child Nursing Department at the College of Nursing – University of Ha'il.
- The lecture is focused on theoretical knowledge rather than practical application.
- The lecture does not mention any specific research or studies on common minor discomforts in pregnancy.
- The lecture does not provide information on the duration or severity of the minor discomforts.
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