A woman with severe preeclampsia has been receiving magnesium sulfate by intravenous infusion for 8 hours. The nurse assesses the woman and documents the following findings: temperature of 98.1F, pulse rate of 96 beats/min, respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min, blood pressure (BP) of 135/90 mm Hg, 1+ deep tendon reflexes, and not ankle clonus. The nurse calls the physician, anticipating an order for:
Select one:

Diazepam.

Hydralazine orally twice a day.

Calcium Gluconate

Second bolus of Magnesium sulfate.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

a. Diazepam is not indicated for the treatment of severe preeclampsia.

b.   Hydralazine orally twice a day is not indicated for the treatment of severe preeclampsia.
c.   Calcium Gluconate is indicated for the treatment of hypermagnesemia, which can occur as a result of magnesium sulfate infusion.
d.   This will worsen the magnesium toxicity.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Menopause is the natural cessation of menstruation due to declining ovarian function and hormone production.
b. Puberty is the stage of development when a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.

c. Menarche is the first occurrence of menstruation.

d. Climacteric refers to the period of transition from reproductive to non- reproductive stages of life, including perimenopause and menopause

A. Amenorrhea B. Positive pregnancy test. C. Chadwick's sign. D. Hegar's sign.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Amenorrhea, or the absence of menstrual periods, is a presumptive sign of pregnancy that occurs around the time of implantation of the fertilized egg.
b. A positive pregnancy test is a probable sign of pregnancy that can occur as early as 7-10 days after conception.
c. Chadwick's sign, or the bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina, is a probable sign of pregnancy that typically occurs around 6-8 weeks of gestation.
d. Hegar's sign, or the softening of the lower uterine segment, is a probable sign of pregnancy that typically occurs around 6-12 weeks of gestation.

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The phase in which the ovarian function and hormone production decline and the patient had a lack of menstrual period for 13 months is known as:

Correct Answer is A

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A woman at 10 weeks of gestation who is seen in the prenatal clinic with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy likely will have:

Correct Answer is A

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A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a biophysical profile. The client asks the nurse what is being evaluated during this test. Which of the following should the nurse does not include in the test?

A nurse is admitting a client who has severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation and is reviewing the provider's orders. Which of the following orders requires clarification?

When assessing the fetus using Leopold maneuvers, the nurse feels a round, firm, movable fetal part in the pelvis inlet and a long, smooth, and soft surface in the mother's left side close to the midline. What is the likely position of the fetus? Select one:

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Metabolic changes throughout pregnancy that affect glucose and insulin in the mother and the fetus are complicated but its important to understand. Nurses should understand that: Select one: