A parent asks the nurse why their newborn has a congenital deformity. Which is the best response by the nurse to explain the cause related to fetal development?

A nurse is caring for a primigravida at 40 weeks gestation in active labor. The most recent vaginal exam reveals the cervix is 6 cm dilated, 100% effaced, and the fetal station is 0. Which of the following interpretations and nursing actions are most appropriate based on this assessment? Select all that apply.

You are admitting a pregnant female patient. She tells you she has 2 children: both were single births. Her oldest was born at 39 weeks and her youngest was born at 30 weeks. She had 2 miscarriages between her oldest and youngest. One at 12 weeks and the other at 8 weeks. What is her GP?

A woman is using the basal body temperature (BBT) method of contraception. She calls the clinic and tells the nurse. "My period is due in a few days, and my temperature has not gone up." The nurse's most appropriate response is

The nurse is educating a group of pregnant clients about substances and exposures that can harm fetal development. Which of the following are considered teratogens? (Select All that Apply.)

A pregnant patient asks the nurse why her provider prescribed progesterone supplements. The nurse explains that progesterone is important because it

A nurse is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy and asks the nurse if she can continue to exercise during pregnancy. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a laboring client who has reached the second stage of labor. Which nursing interventions are most appropriate during this stage? (Select All that Apply.)

The nurse caring for a pregnant patient knows that her health teaching regarding fetal circulation has been effective when the patient reports that she has been sleeping ­­_______

A nurse is counseling a pregnant patient at 30 weeks gestation who is at risk for preterm delivery. The nurse explains the role of pulmonary surfactant in fetal lung maturity. Which of the following statements best demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of surfactant's production, function, and clinical significance?

A nurse is caring for four laboring patients. Match each patient's description to the correct stage of labor:

Patient A is experiencing regular contractions every 2-3 minutes with complete cervical dilation and begins involuntary pushing efforts.

Patient B has mild, irregular contractions and reports only slight cervical effacement and dilation.

Patient C has just delivered her baby and is now experiencing mild contractions with a gush of blood.

Patient D is resting comfortably, reporting relief after delivery, with uterine firmness and lochia present.