A woman who is trying to get pregnant tells the nurse that she was very disappointed several months ago when she was informed that her positive pregnancy test was a false positive. Which method of determining pregnancy provides the greatest degree of accuracy?

What instructions should the nurse provide to a new mother regarding postpartum care and monitoring the newborn’s health?

A woman who is trying to get pregnant tells the nurse that she was very disappointed several months ago when she was informed that her positive pregnancy test was a false positive. Which method of determining pregnancy provides the greatest degree of accuracy?

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 new parent asks the nurse about an area of swelling on the baby’s head near the posterior fontanel that lies across the suture line. How should the nurse respond?

A woman at 36-weeks gestation who is Rh negative is admitted to labor and delivery reporting abdominal cramping. She is placed on strict bedrest and the fetal heart rate and contraction pattern are monitored with an external fetal monitor. Two hours after admission, the nurse notes a large amount of bright red vaginal bleeding. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

Which action should the nurse take?

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.

When is the best time to administer a rubella vaccine to a client?

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.

Exhibits:

The nurse reviews the client data. Drag the word choices to complete the sentence.
Abnormal FHR patterns can result in

A 26-week gestational primigravida who is carrying twins is seen in the clinic today. Her fundal height is measured at 29 cm. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse implement?