A nurse is caring for a client at 30 weeks gestation who is in preterm labor. The provider orders dexamethasone IM. The nurse recognizes the primary purpose of this medication is to:

A nurse is caring for a client at 30 weeks gestation who is in preterm labor. The provider orders dexamethasone IM. The nurse recognizes the primary purpose of this medication is to:

A 39 year-old is status post a right radical mastectomy 2 days ago. As part of the discharge teaching, the nurse would instruct the client to avoid what activity?

A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a large amount of painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. The client is placed on a fetal monitor indicating a regular fetal heart rate of 138/min and no uterine contractions. The client's vital signs are blood pressure 98/52 mmHg, heart rate 118/min, respiratory rate 24/min, and temperature 97.6F. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks if this will continue until delivery. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A pregnant client tells her nurse that she is worried about the blotchy, brownish coloring over her cheeks, nose, and forehead. The nurse can reassure her that this is a normal condition related to hormonal changes. What is the correct term for this integumentary finding?

A perinatal nurse is caring for a woman who delivered by cesarean section 1 hour ago. The nurse's assessment reveals the client is experiencing profuse lochial bleeding. What is the most likely cause for this bleeding?

A pregnant client G1, PO with severe daily nausea and vomiting at 17 weeks is diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The nurse understands that which factor is most associated with the development of Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

A nurse is assessing a client for postpartum infection. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for endometritis?

A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and has severe preeclampsia. Which of the following is an expected assessment finding of severe preeclampsia?

A client reports experiencing severe abdominal and pelvic pain around the time of menstruation. This pain has become progressively worse over the last 5 years. She also experiences pain during intercourse, irregular vaginal bleeding, and has been unsuccessful in becoming pregnant for the past 18 months. To which condition are these symptoms most likely related?