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• Causes:

− Stretching and hypertrophy of the ligaments.

• Nursing Management

− Advise the woman to avoid twisting motion.

− Advise the woman to rise to a standing position slowly and use her hands to

support the abdomen.

− Encourage the woman to bend forward to relieve discomfort.

8). Follow up activities

Activity II: Select the best answer

1- A gravida woman at 32 weeks of gestation reports that she has lower back pain.

Which of the following assessment should include by the nurse?

a) Observation of posture and body mechanics

b) Palpation of the lumbar spine

c) Exercise pattern and duration

d) Ability to sleep for at least 6 hours uninterrupted.

2- To relieve a leg cramp, which of the following instruction should be given to the

patient?

a) Massage the affected muscle.

b) Stretch and point the toe.

c) Dorsiflex the foot.

d) Apply a warm pack.

3-What are the most effective methods for preventing venous stasis?

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