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Test Bank - Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing (4th Edition) Chapter 11: Maternal Adaptation during Pregnancy 1. During a vaginal exam, the nurse notes that the cervix has a bluish color. The nurse documents this finding as: A) Hegars sign B) Goodells sign C) Chadwicks sign D) Ortolanis sign Answer: C Explanation: Common probable signs of pregnancy include softening of the lower uterine segment or isthmus (Hegar’s sign), softening of the cervix (Goodell...

Test Bank - Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing

9. When assessing a woman in her first trimester, which emotional response would the nurse most likely expect to find? A) Ambivalence B) Introversion C) Acceptance D) Emotional lability Answer: A Explanation: Ambivalence, or having conflicting feelings at the same time, is a universal feeling and is considered normal when preparing for a lifestyle change and new role. Pregnant women commonly experience ambivalence during the first trimester. Introversion, or focusing on oneself, is comm...