At 0600, while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat cesarean section (C-section), the client tells the nurse that she drank a cup of coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting a headache. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse knows that hydralazine, while magnesium sulfate will help prevent seizures, will help decrease blood pressure thus?

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?

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.

A nurse is caring for a primiparous client in the postpartum unit. The client was induced at 41 weeks gestation with misoprostol and oxytocin and gave birth vaginally 4 days ago. She was discharged home on day two with her newborn and has been breastfeeding around the clock. She called her healthcare provider this morning with fatigue, new-onset headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and seeing "flashing lights."

Exhibits:

The nurse reviews the client's history, physical, and flow sheet to determine the cause of the client's symptoms. Highlight the information from the history, physical, and flow sheet that require further evaluation. Select all that apply.

Which physical assessment data should the nurse consider a normal finding for a primigravida client who is 12 hours postpartum?

The nurse reports the current assessment findings to the healthcare provider (HCP). Based on the assessment findings, the priority diagnosis suspected is preeclampsia. This diagnosis places the client at risk of which complications?

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 in the third trimester of pregnancy is troubled by frequent nasal stuffiness and occasional nosebleeds. Her chest circumference has increased by 5 cm during the pregnancy, and she uses thoracic breathing. Her diaphragm is elevated and she has an increased costal angle. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

After two miscarriages, a client is instructed to increase her daily intake of foods that includes folic acid. The client does not like green leafy vegetables and states she is allergic to soy. Which food should the nurse suggest that the client eat to obtain folic acid?

Abnormal FHR patterns can result in which condition?