Case Study 1Situation: T.S, 24 years old, had last menstrual period on March 2, 2018. She has notmenstruated 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 sothis would be her third pregnancy. Upon examination, T.S. is also noted to havesoftening 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'sobstetrical history?2-3-4-

The period between the gestation to the delivery of a fully developed fetus is known as Pregnancy.…

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