[Expert Solution]: A pregnant woman reports experiencing…

A pregnant woman reports experiencing panic attacks, excessive worry, and trouble concentrating. Which is the best nursing intervention? A. Encourage rest and assure her symptoms will resolve after delivery B. Recommend joining a support group and consider therapy C. Advise stopping all medications immediately D. Suggest avoiding prenatal classes to reduce stress Which statement about intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is correct? A. IPV only occurs in patients with a history of abuse B. Pregnancy decreases the risk of IPV due to protective maternal instincts C. IPV can increase the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and fetal injury D. Screening for IPV is unnecessary unless there are obvious signs of abuse Which is an appropriate response when a pregnant patient denies IPV but shows signs of possible abuse? A. Respect the patient’s answer but continue screening at future visits B. Confront the patient and demand honesty C. Call law enforcement immediately without the patient’s consent D. Ignore the concern unless the patient explicitly discloses abuse A pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation reports sudden, severe abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. What should the nurse suspect? A. Pre-eclampsia B. Placental abruption C. Braxton Hicks contractions D. Round ligament pain A pregnant patient reports leg cramps at night. What is an appropriate recommendation? A. Reduce potassium intake B. Increase calcium and magnesium intake C. Decrease hydration D. Avoid stretching before bed A pregnant person should consume how much extra daily caloric intake after the first trimester? A. 100 calories B. 300 calories C. 600 calories D. 1,000 calories Which of the following foods is high in folic acid? A. White rice B. Citrus fruits and leafy greens C. Red meat D. Whole milk A patient asks why alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. The nurse should explain that alcohol consumption can cause: A. Gestational hypertension B. Pre-eclampsia C. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) D. Increased fetal movement A pregnant woman is concerned about pica cravings. What is the best response? A. “Pica is harmless during pregnancy.” B. “Pica can be a sign of nutritional deficiencies, and you should discuss this with your provider.” C. “Eating non-food substances in small amounts is safe.” D. “Ignore cravings until they go away.” A woman has been pregnant four times, with one full-term birth, one preterm birth, one miscarriage, and one current pregnancy. What is her GTPAL? A. G4 T1 P1 A1 L2 B. G3 T2 P0 A1 L1 C. G4 T1 P0 A2 L1 D. G4 T2 P1 A1 L2 A woman at 39 weeks gestation arrives at the hospital with severe headache, blurry vision, and upper abdominal pain. What is the priority nursing intervention? A. Check fetal heart rate and discharge the patient B. Assess blood pressure and evaluate for pre-eclampsia C. Provide reassurance and schedule an appointment next week D. Advise the patient to drink more water and rest