A client in the third trimester of pregnancy is troubled by frequent nasal stuffiness and occasional nosebleeds. Her chest circumference has increased by 5 cm during the pregnancy, and she uses thoracic breathing. Her diaphragm is elevated and she has an increased costal angle. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A 26-week gestational primigravida who is carrying twins is seen in the clinic today. Her fundal height is measured at 29 cm. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse implement?

Following a minor motor vehicle collision, a client at 36-weeks gestation is brought to the emergency center. She is lying supine on a backboard, is awake, and denies any complaints. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and her heart rate is 130 beats/minute. Which action should the nurse implement first?

The nurse reports the current assessment findings to the healthcare provider (HCP). Based on the assessment findings, the priority diagnosis suspected is preeclampsia. This diagnosis places the client at risk of which complications?

During the admission of a newborn, the nurse identifies a localized swelling that does not cross the suture line on the posterior area of the parietal bone. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse is performing a newborn assessment. Which symptom, if present in a newborn, would indicate respiratory distress?

Abnormal FHR patterns can result in which condition?

The nurse is reviewing the prescriptions to determine priorities. Which prescriptions take priority?

A nurse is caring for a primiparous client in the postpartum unit. The client was induced at 41 weeks gestation with misoprostol and oxytocin and gave birth vaginally 4 days ago. She was discharged home on day two with her newborn and has been breastfeeding around the clock. She called her healthcare provider this morning with fatigue, new-onset headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and seeing "flashing lights."

Exhibits:

The nurse reviews the client's history, physical, and flow sheet to determine the cause of the client's symptoms. Highlight the information from the history, physical, and flow sheet that require further evaluation. Select all that apply.

At 0600, while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat cesarean section (C-section), the client tells the nurse that she drank a cup of coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting a headache. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a neonate born vaginally at 0130 to a 32-year-old gravida 3, para 3, abortion 0 (G3P3A0) mother. The neonate was born at 39 weeks gestation.

Exhibits:

The nurse evaluates the data presented. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.