A nurse is admitting a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor.

The client has a new prescription for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. The nurse should provide which of the following explanations? 

A nurse is admitting an 8-hour old, term newborn following a cesarean birth. The nurse observes that the newborn's skin is yellow. This finding indicates the newborn is experiencing a complication related to which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to identify as consistent with the diagnosis?

A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor and notes that the presenting part is at 0 station. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this clinical finding?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse the teaching is effective? (Select all that apply.)

51. A nurse in an antepartum clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant.

Medical History 0815:

Gravida 4 Para 3

33 weeks of gestation Allergies: Sulfa Height 165 cm (66 in)
Weight 82 kg (180 lb)

BMI 30.6

3.2 kg (7 lb) weight gain over the last 2 weeks

Select the 4 assessment findings the nurse should report to the provider.

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has pelvic inflammatory disease as a consequence of a sexually transmitted infection, and will need intravenous antibiotic therapy. The client tells the nurse, "My parents think I am a virgin. I don't think I can tell them I have this kind of an infection." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling "down" and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is suspected of having a hydatidiform mole. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?

A nurse is preparing to assess a newborn who is postmature. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the most common risk factor for abruption?