A new parent asks the nurse about an area of swelling on the baby’s head near the posterior fontanel that lies across the suture line. How should the nurse respond?

A new parent asks the nurse about an area of swelling on the baby’s head near the posterior fontanel that lies across the suture line. How should the nurse respond?

A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old pregnant woman in the prenatal clinic. She is gravida 2, para 1 (G2P1), and her mother has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Exhibits:

Which is likely causing this client's increased blood glucose at 28 weeks? Select all that apply.

Which physical assessment data should the nurse consider a normal finding for a primigravida client who is 12 hours postpartum?

A primigravida client who is at 33 weeks gestation presents to the labor and delivery unit troubled with a headache. The initial assessment findings include a blood pressure of 144/96 mm Hg, facial edema, and 3+ pitting edema in lower extremities. Which assessment should the nurse perform next?

The day shift nurse reviews the nurse’s notes, labs, and flow sheet from the night before. The nurse plans on providing health teaching for the client and her family in preparation for discharge health teaching. For each teaching point, indicate whether it is Indicated (appropriate or necessary) or Contraindicated (could be harmful). Each box must have one option selected.

During a routine prenatal visit, a client at 32-weeks gestation reports that urinary frequency has increased during the day as well as at night. The nurse determines the client is having irregular uterine contractions. Which action should the nurse implement?

A nurse is conducting a preconception class for a group of parents who are anticipating having children. Which client(s) should the nurse refer for genetic counseling? (Select all that apply)

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

A diabetic client delivers a full-term large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infant who is jittery. Which action should the nurse take first?

A primiparous client was induced at 41-weeks gestation with misoprostol and oxytocin. She gave birth vaginally 4 days ago, and her prenatal course and delivery were uncomplicated. She was discharged home on day two with her newborn and has been breastfeeding around the clock. Discharge prescription included ferrous sulfate 325 mg PO twice daily. Client called her healthcare provider (HCP) this morning with fatigue, new onset of headache that was not relieved with ibuprofen, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and seeing “flashing lights.”. Client was instructed to come to the hospital for evaluation. Based on the client’s symptoms, the nurse determines additional assessments are needed. Select the 4 assessments the nurse should perform.