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?

Following an amniocentesis, a client verbalizes several concerns. Which reported finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication from the amniocentesis?

Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?

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

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results and nurse’s notes to determine which actions to take at this time. Which actions are appropriate for the nurse to take at this time? (Select all that apply)

A woman in her third trimester of pregnancy has been in active labor for the past 8 hours and has dilated 3 cm. The nurse’s assessment findings and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) are consistent with hypotonic dystocia, and the healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes an oxytocin drip. Which data is most important for the nurse to monitor?

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.

Exhibits:

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.

A nurse is conducting a preconception class for a group of parents who are anticipating having children. Which client(s) should the nurse refer for genetic counseling? (Select all that apply)

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?

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

A client who is 38 weeks pregnant is concerned her baby might get a communicable disease before any immunizations are given. Which physiological mechanism should the nurse use when responding to the mother’s concerns?