A nurse is assessing a client who is at 27 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL.

Platelet count 60,000/mm.

Hemoglobin 148 g/dL.

Urine protein concentration 200.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A platelet count of 60,000/mm is low and can be a sign of HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis Elevated Liver enzymes Low Platelet count), which is a serious complication of preeclampsia.

Choice A is not the answer because a creatinine level of 0.8 mg/dL is within the normal range.

Choice C is not the answer because a hemoglobin level of 148 g/dL is within the normal range.

Choice D is not the answer because urine protein concentration of 200 mg/dL is within the normal range for preeclampsia.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Yellow exudate will form at the surgical site in 24 hours.

After a Plastibell circumcision, the penis might develop a yellow-ish discharge which is a normal side eﬀect that should go away in a few days.

Choice A is incorrect because the foreskin may darken around the ring while it remains on the penis until it falls oﬀ naturally in 7-10 days.

Choice B is incorrect because the plastic ring remains on the penis until foreskin falls oﬀ naturally in 7-10 days.

Choice D is incorrect because there is no information found that suggests making sure the newborn’s diaper is snug after a Plastibell circumcision.

A. "Eat a high-fat snack before getting out of bed.” B. "Avoid eating snacks before bedtime.” C. "Consume foods served at cool temperatures.” D. "Drink additional liquids with each meal.”

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A nurse should recommend that a client who is experiencing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy consume foods served at cool temperatures. This is because cool foods may be easier to tolerate than hot foods.

Choice A is not correct because high-fat foods can worsen nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Choice B is not correct because eating a snack before bedtime may help prevent nausea and vomiting in the morning.

Choice D is not correct because drinking additional liquids with meals can worsen nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Instead, it may be helpful to sip ﬂuids throughout the day.

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