Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy

A pregnant patient tells the nurse that she has been nauseated and vomiting. How will the nurse explain that hyperemesis gravidarum is distinguished from morning sickness?

A. Hyperemesis gravidarum usually lasts for the duration of the pregnancy.

B. Hyperemesis gravidarum causes dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

C. Sensitivity to smells is usually the cause of vomiting in hyperemesis gravidarum.

D. The woman with hyperemesis gravidarum will have persistent vomiting without weight loss.

Test Board

Question 1 of 5

Question 2 of 5

Question 3 of 5

Question 4 of 5

Question 5 of 5

Upgrade for Full Access

Similar Exams

Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy

Test Board

Question 1 of 5

Question 2 of 5

Question 3 of 5

Question 4 of 5

Question 5 of 5

Upgrade for Full Access

Related Questions

Similar Exams