A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 14 weeks gestation asks the nurse how much caffeine she can safely consume each day. The nurse advises her that according to current guidelines, pregnant women should limit their caffeine intake to less than________ milligrams per day to reduce the risk of miscarriage and low birth weight.

A client who is pregnant asks the nurse for her due date. The client's last menstrual period began on September 9, 2024. What is the client's due date?

The nurse caring for a pregnant patient knows that her health teaching regarding fetal circulation has been effective when the patient reports that she has been sleeping ­­_______

Arrange the following cardinal movements of labor in the correct order that the fetus typically goes through during a vaginal birth:
1. Extension 2. Engagement 3. External rotation 4. Descent 5. Flexion 6, Internal rotation

Prenatal testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is recommended for

A nurse is assessing a laboring client at term. The provider reports that the fetus is in a longitudinal lie based on abdominal palpation and ultrasound findings. Which fetal presentations are most consistent with a longitudinal lie? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for four laboring patients. Match each patient's description to the correct stage of labor:

Patient A is experiencing regular contractions every 2-3 minutes with complete cervical dilation and begins involuntary pushing efforts.

Patient B has mild, irregular contractions and reports only slight cervical effacement and dilation.

Patient C has just delivered her baby and is now experiencing mild contractions with a gush of blood.

Patient D is resting comfortably, reporting relief after delivery, with uterine firmness and lochia present.

Which interventions would help alleviate the problems associated with access to health care for maternity patients? (Select all that apply.)

A primigravida at 40 weeks gestation is admitted in active labor. The fetus is in a left occiput anterior (LOA) position with progressive cervical dilation and fetal descent. Vaginal exam reveals a well-applied fetal head, and the labor is progressing without complications. Based on these findings, which maternal pelvic type is most likely contributing to this optimal labor pattern?

Based on the picture, in what position is the fetal presenting part?

Which viral sexually transmitted infection is characterized by a primary infection followed by recurrent episodes?