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NURSING TEST BANK PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL CHANGES IN PREGNANCY LATEST UPDATE 2024 Last document update:   ago

Question 1 : A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who complains of lower back pain. Which musculoskeletal change during pregnancy is primarily responsible for this symptom? A. Increased joint laxity.B. Increased spinal curvature.C. Increased muscle strain.D. Decreased muscle strength. Explanation This is because the growing uterus shifts the center of gravity and causes an increased strain on the back muscles and ligaments. This can lead to lower back pain during pregnancy. Choice A is ...

NURSING TEST BANK PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL CHANGES IN PREGNANCY LATEST UPDATE 2024 Last document update:   ago

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who complains of lower back pain. Which musculoskeletal change during pregnancy is primarily responsible for this symptom? A. Increased joint laxity.B. Increased spinal curvature.C. Increased muscle strain.D. Decreased muscle strength. Explanation This is because the growing uterus shifts the center of gravity and causes an increased strain on the back muscles and ligaments. This can lead to lower back pain during pregnancy. Choice A is wrong because ...