Situation: T.S, 24 years old, had last menstrual period on March 2, 2018. She has not menstruated for the past 4 months and reports positive home pregnancy test. T.S. reports increased urination, morning nausea and fatigue. T.S. has 2 other children so this would be her third pregnancy. Upon examination, T.S. is also noted to have softening of the cervix and bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina and perineum. 1- From this data can you be sure T.S. is pregnant? 2- Describe which signs of pregnancy T.S. may be exhibiting and explain each. 3- What data is required in order to be sure that T.S. is pregnant? 4- What is T.S.'s estimated due date (EDD) or estimated date of confinement (EDC)? 5- Define the terms "gravida" and "para" and how would you refer to your client's obstetrical history?

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Situation: T.S, 24 years old, had last menstrual period on March 2, 2018. She has not
menstruated for the past 4 months and reports positive home pregnancy test. T.S.
reports increased urination, morning nausea and fatigue. T.S. has 2 other children so
this would be her third pregnancy. Upon examination, T.S. is also noted to have
softening of the cervix and bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina and perineum.
1- From this data can you be sure T.S. is pregnant?
Describe which signs of pregnancy T.S. may be exhibiting and explain each.
What data is required in order to be sure that T.S. is pregnant?
What is T.S.'s estimated due date (EDD) or estimated date of confinement (EDC)?
5- Define the terms "gravida" and "para" and how would you refer to your client's
obstetrical history?
2-
3-
4-
Transcribed Image Text:Case Study 1 Situation: T.S, 24 years old, had last menstrual period on March 2, 2018. She has not menstruated for the past 4 months and reports positive home pregnancy test. T.S. reports increased urination, morning nausea and fatigue. T.S. has 2 other children so this would be her third pregnancy. Upon examination, T.S. is also noted to have softening of the cervix and bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina and perineum. 1- From this data can you be sure T.S. is pregnant? Describe which signs of pregnancy T.S. may be exhibiting and explain each. What data is required in order to be sure that T.S. is pregnant? What is T.S.'s estimated due date (EDD) or estimated date of confinement (EDC)? 5- Define the terms "gravida" and "para" and how would you refer to your client's obstetrical history? 2- 3- 4-
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