Question

At 28-30 weeks, the ________________ ____________________ separates causing the pregnant patient to be unsteady and increased falls

A) Placenta-Cervix Barrier
B) Pubic Symphysis Fusion
C) Rectus Abdominis Split
D) Transverse Uterine Septum

Answer 1

The condition causing pregnant patients to be unsteady and have an increased risk of falls at 28-30 weeks is Pubic Symphysis Fusion, due to hormonal changes that soften the joint for childbirth.

Step-by-step explanation:

At 28-30 weeks of pregnancy, the condition referred to is B) Pubic Symphysis Fusion. The pubic symphysis is a cartilaginous joint located between the left and right pubic bones.

During pregnancy, hormones such as relaxin are released, which soften this joint and the surrounding ligaments to allow for the enlargement of the pelvis during childbirth. As the pregnancy progresses, this can lead to instability and unsteadiness, increasing the risk of falls for the pregnant patient.

This is a natural part of the body's preparation for childbirth and typically resolves after delivery as the hormone levels decline and the joint stabilizes.