A new mother experiences strong uterine contractions while breast-feeding her baby. She excitedly rings for the nurse. When the nurse arrives the mother tells her, “Something is wrong. This is like my labor.” Which reply by the nurse identifies the physiological response of the client?
A. “There is probably a small blood clot or placental fragment in your uterus, and your uterus is contracting to expel it.”
B. “The same hormone that is released in response to the baby’s sucking, causing milk to flow, also causes the uterus to contract.”
C. “Prolactin increases the blood supply to your uterus, and you are feeling the effects of this blood vessel engorgement.”
D. “Your breasts are secreting a hormone that enters your bloodstream and causes your abdominal muscles to contract.”
Answer:B
A new mother experiences strong uterine contractions while breast-feeding her baby. She excitedly rings for the nurse. When the nurse arrives the mother tells her, “Something is wrong. This is like my labor.” Which reply by the nurse identifies the physiological response of the client?
A. “There is probably a small blood clot or placental fragment in your uterus, and your uterus is contracting to expel it.” B. “The same hormone that is released in response to the baby’s sucking, causing milk to flow, also causes the uterus to contract.” C. “Prolactin increases the blood supply to your uterus, and you are feeling the effects of this blood vessel engorgement.” D. “Your breasts are secreting a hormone that enters your bloodstream and causes your abdominal muscles to contract.”
Explanation: Section: Questions Set F