Your client complains of discomfort in the lower abdomen. She describes it as a sharp pain below the umbilicus on one or both sides of the uterus. You hypothesize that the client is experiencing which of the following?
a. True labor pains c. Round ligament dis-comfort
b. Periodic labor pains d. Braxton-Hicks con-tractions
C
You would hypothesize that the client is experiencing round ligament discomfort. This is often related to the need for additional calcium in the diet. Typically the discomfort is described as a sharp pain below the umbilicus on one or both sides of the uterus. It may be relieved by drinking extra milk or taking calcium tablets.
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