Maternity Nursing Q 10

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A primigravida client at 25 weeks gestation visits the clinic and tells the nurse that her lower back aches when she arrives home from work. The nurse should suggest that the client perform:

  

     A. Tailor sitting

     B. Leg lifting

     C. Shoulder circling

     D. Squatting exercises

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Tailor sitting

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Tailor sitting is an excellent exercise that helps to strengthen the client’s back muscles and also prepares the client for the process of labor. The client should be encouraged to rest periodically during the day and avoid standing or sitting in one position for a long time.

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Option B: The leg raise is a great way to strengthen the abdominal muscles. It targets the lower abdominal muscles and hip muscles.

Option C: This exercise can warm up the shoulders, specifically the muscles in the rotator cuff.

Option D: During pregnancy, squats are an excellent resistance exercise to maintain strength and range of motion in the hips, glutes, core, and pelvic floor muscles.

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