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A client is concerned about needing a blood transfusion after delivery due to the blood loss in delivery. The nurse explains that blood volume increases during pregnancy. Which of the following is the correct percentage of increased blood volume during pregnancy that the nurse should explain to the client?

A.

10% - 15%.

B.

20% - 30%.

C.

40% - 50%.

D.

65% - 75%. .

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale

A 10% to 15% increase in blood volume during pregnancy is too low compared to the average physiological changes that occur.

 

Choice B rationale

A 20% to 30% increase in blood volume is also below the expected range of increase during pregnancy.

 

Choice C rationale

Blood volume typically increases by 40% to 50% during pregnancy. This significant increase supports the demands of the growing fetus and placenta and prepares the mother's body for the blood loss that occurs during delivery.

 

Choice D rationale

A 65% to 75% increase is an overestimate. Such an extensive increase would be abnormal and is not typical in healthy pregnancies.


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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Hyperbilirubinemia presents with jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and is caused by excess bilirubin in the blood. It doesn't typically involve a high-pitched cry, increased

muscle tone, or projectile vomiting.

Choice B rationale

Neonatal abstinence syndrome occurs in newborns exposed to addictive opiate drugs while in the mother’s womb. Symptoms include high-pitched crying, increased muscle tone,

yawning, poor feeding with vomiting, and tachypnea due to drug withdrawal.

Choice C rationale

Respiratory distress syndrome is primarily characterized by breathing difficulties, including rapid, shallow breathing and a grunting sound. Symptoms do not typically include high-

pitched cry or projectile vomiting.

Choice D rationale

Necrotizing enterocolitis involves severe inflammation and necrosis of the intestines. Symptoms include abdominal distension, vomiting bile, bloody stools, and apnea but not a high-

pitched cry or increased muscle tone.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Prophylactic treatment for cytomegalovirus during pregnancy isn't generally recommended. CMV detection should lead to close monitoring rather than prophylactic treatment, as

current treatments pose risks without guaranteed efficacy.

Choice B rationale

Avoiding cat litter is crucial during pregnancy to prevent toxoplasmosis infection, which can cause severe fetal harm, including hydrocephalus, mental disabilities, and seizures, by

transferring through contact with cat feces.

Choice C rationale

While avoiding crowded places can reduce general infection risks, it is not specifically associated with preventing TORCH infections. TORCH infections refer to a set of perinatal infections that pose particular risks to fetal health.

Choice D rationale

Rubella immunization should be done before pregnancy, not during, as live vaccines carry risks. A woman should confirm immunity before conception to protect against congenital rubella syndrome.

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