Question

1. select all of the following reasons to attend prenatal care appointments during the third trimester of pregnancy:

consistent monitoring of the fetus and the mother
meet with a genetic counselor
monitoring the due date
routine tests for the health and safety of the fetus and the mother
visit with a nutritionist

1. the best practice for answering questions about pregnancy during the third trimester is to consult the internet.

a. true
b. false

1. which of the following reasons for exercise is not recommended by experts during the third trimester of pregnancy:

a. possible decrease in the duration of labor
b. to help lose weight before labor and delivery
c. reduction of the risk of developing gestational diabetes
d. increased energy, improved sleep and mood

1. fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below.

common pregnancy ______ during the third ____ include shortness of ____, heartburn, frequent ____, swelling of the ankles, ____ and face, hemorrhoids and ______ difficulties.

word bank chart:
breath sleeping trimester
fingers symptoms urination

1. the fetus reaches an approximate length of ten inches from head to rump during the ________.

a. 35th week
b. 28th week
c. 38th week
d. 40th week

1. by week 28, the bones are fully developed, and the marrow is producing red blood cells.

a. true
b. false

1. which week during the third trimester marks the time when the fetal organs are ready to function on their own?

a. week 28

Explanation:

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• Consistent monitoring of the fetus and the mother: Important in third trimester to track health.
• Meet with a genetic counselor: Usually done earlier, not typical third trimester prenatal care reason.
• Monitoring the due date: Prenatal care in third trimester includes checking progress towards due date.
• Routine tests for the health and safety of the fetus and the mother: Standard in third trimester prenatal visits.
• Visit with a nutritionist: Nutrition guidance is part of prenatal care, especially in third trimester.

So the correct reasons are: Consistent monitoring of the fetus and the mother, Monitoring the due date, Routine tests for the health and safety of the fetus and the mother, Visit with a nutritionist.

Consulting the internet for pregnancy - related questions in the third trimester is not best practice. Reliable medical advice should come from healthcare providers (doctors, midwives, etc.) as internet sources may be inaccurate or unregulated. So the answer is False.

• Option A: Exercise can help decrease labor duration, recommended.
• Option B: Losing weight before labor and delivery is not a recommended reason for exercise in third trimester. Pregnancy weight gain is normal, and exercise is for health, not weight loss.
• Option C: Exercise can reduce gestational diabetes risk, recommended.
• Option D: Exercise improves energy, sleep, mood, recommended.

So the answer is B.

Answer:

Consistent monitoring of the fetus and the mother, Monitoring the due date, Routine tests for the health and safety of the fetus and the mother, Visit with a nutritionist

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