NURS 299 Nutrition EXAM 3 Questions and Answers
The hormones progesterone, estrogen, and human chorionic gonadotropin all signal what to occur
during pregnancy?
Increased glucose circulation and increased immune response
Increased glucose circulation and decreased immune response
Decreased glu...
An 18-year old African-American patient enters the clinic. She is 21 weeks pregnant. She has been
experiencing dizziness, headaches, severe nausea, and small amounts of blood in her urine. Her hands,
face, and feet look puffy. What is a possible diagnosis for these symptoms?
Diabetes mellitus
Foodborne illness
Maternal phenylketonuria
Preeclampsia - Ans:✔✔-Preeclampsia
These symptoms indicate preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is pregnancy-induced hypertension and can be
fatal to both the mother and the infant. This patient should immediately see her obstetrician to received
appropriate medical care.
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