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(A) According to Nägele’s rule, the estimated date of delivery is calculated by adding 7 days to the date of the first day of the normal menstrual period (December 10 + 7 days = December 17), and then by counting back 3 months (December 17 -3 mo = September 17). (B, C, D) These answers are incorrect.

(A) Decongestants may exaggerate the nasal stuffiness associated with pregnancy. Judicious use of decongestants and nasal sprays is advocated during pregnancy. (B) Cool air vaporizers and saline drops may help to relieve the nasal stuffiness. Positioning on either lateral side does not decrease nasal stuffiness or prevent epistaxis. (C) Increased estrogen levels result in nasal mucosa edema with subsequent nasal stuffiness. Estrogen also promotes vasodilation, which contributes to epistaxis. The nurse may recommend cool air vaporizers and saline drops to help with the nasal stuffiness. (D) Increased estrogen levels result in nasal mucosa edema with subsequent nasal stuffiness. Estrogen also promotes vasodilation discomforts associated with pregnancy.

(A) Allowing him to eat late is not a solution to the problem because the ritual affects more than just this meal. (B) He is helpless to change this behavior because the rituals occur as a result of an irrational effort to control his anxiety. (C) To interfere with the ritual will increase anxiety. Until the basic problem is resolved, and in turn his need for the ritual relieved, arrange the schedule so that essential activities may be included (such as meals with the group). (D) This approach would be very disruptive to the other clients and would not serve to relieve the anxiety of the client.