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.

The nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn. Which statement made by the parents indicates understanding why the nurse is administering this medication?

A nurse is caring for a 26-year-old female client in the labor and delivery unit. The client is gravida 2, para 1, term 1, living 1, and is admitted with cervical dilation of 4 cm, 70% effacement, and -1 station. The pregnancy has been uncomplicated.

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The nurse reviews the client data. Drag the word choices to complete the sentence.
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The current vital signs for a primipara who delivered vaginally during the previous shift are: temperature 100.4° F (38° C), heart rate 58 beats/minute, respiratory rate 16 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 130/74 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse implement?

A nurse is caring for a neonate born vaginally at 0130 to a 32-year-old gravida 3, para 3, abortion 0 (G3P3A0) mother. The neonate was born at 39 weeks gestation.

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The nurse evaluates the data presented. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

During the admission of a newborn, the nurse identifies a localized swelling that does not cross the suture line on the posterior area of the parietal bone. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client who is positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae vaginally delivered a newborn. Which medication should the nurse administer to the newborn?

A primipara presents to the perinatal unit describing rupture of the membranes (ROM) occurring 12 hours prior to coming to the hospital. An oxytocin infusion is begun, and 8 hours later the client’s contractions are irregular and mild. Based on this data, the nurse plans to monitor which sign more frequently than for the average laboring client?

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.

One day after vaginal delivery of a full-term baby, a postpartum client’s white blood cell (WBC) count is 15,000/mm³ (15 x 10⁹/L). Which action should the nurse take first?

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.

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