A client is a gravida 1 para 0, 42 weeks' gestation in early labor. Her tracing indicates normal variability and variable decelerations. As her nurse you are aware that the decelerations are probably caused by

During the fetal circulation, which of the following connects the main pulmonary artery to the aorta?

Please identify the FHR deceleration on the strip below.

The nurse is working in the antepartum clinic and is asked by a client who had normal pre pregnancy weight and who is now 30 weeks pregnant, what would be her appropriate weight gain. What would be the nurse's best response for this client?

The nurse is discussing maternal conditions and the appropriate medications to administer with a newly hired nurse. Which medication is anticipated to be ordered for a client who tests positive for Group Beta Streptococcus?

The nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients about antenatal care. Which comment by one of the clients indicates a need for further teaching?

A laboring client is to be given an epidural for pain management in labor. Prior to the procedure, the physician orders a rapid intravenous infusion of 1000 cc of Lactated Ringer's solution. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of this treatment regimen?

A pregnant client who is due in 3 weeks tells the nurse she has shortness of breath occasionally. The nurse explains that this will decrease after the occurrence of which phenomena?

The nurse is interviewing a client who sates that she is pregnant. What are some presumptive signs of pregnancy? Select all probable signs of pregnancy.

The nurse is admitting a client to labor and delivery who states that her membranes have ruptured. What approach would be best for the nurse to use when assessing for ruptured membranes in a patient?

A client presents to L & D for evaluation. Upon placing her on the electronic fetal monitor (EFM), the nurse finds the fetal heart rate (FHR) to be consistently 170 to 180 bpm. What should the nurse do first?