NCLEX-PN

Category - Health Promotion

The nurse is aware that the following practices increase the risk for hemorrhoids during pregnancy except:
  1. Straining during defecation
  2. Prolonged sitting
  3. Prolonged standing
  4. Increasing fluid intake
Explanation
Answer: D - Straining during bowel elimination, prolonged sitting and standing, limited fiber and fluid intake, a sedentary lifestyle, and prolonged sitting on the toilet increase the risk for hemorrhoids. Increasing the intake of fluids prevents constipation, so it is not a causative factor for the development of hemorrhoids.
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