A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to manage preeclampsia.
Which of the following observations should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who comes to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant.

The provider suspects a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following signs indicates to the nurse that the client has blood in the peritoneum?

A nurse is preparing to assess a newborn who is postmature. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A home health nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding about managing breast engorgement. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?

A nurse in a provider’s office is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption. What is the most common risk factor for abruption?

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling down and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. What should be the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which of the following should the nurse understand is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit.
After reviewing the patient’s vital signs and nurse’s notes, what condition is the patient most likely experiencing, what actions should the nurse take to address that condition, and what parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the patient’s progress?

A nurse is teaching a newborn’s parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a newborn.

The newborn was delivered via cesarean birth approximately 1 hr ago.

The Apgar Scores are 8 and 9. Vitamin K was administered in the left vastus lateralis.

The weight is 4337 grams (9 lb 9 oz), length 52 cm (20.5 in), and gestational age assessment of 39 weeks. The newborn is large for gestational age and noted to be jittery and have decreased muscle tone. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the newborn is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the newborn’s progress.