A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old pregnant woman in the prenatal clinic. She is gravida 2, para 1 (G2P1), and her mother has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Which is likely causing this client's increased blood glucose at 28 weeks? Select all that apply.

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

A client who delivered vaginally 18 hours ago develops a slight fever. The client’s delivery record shows spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) for 36 hours prior to delivery and labor lasting 24 hours. An epidural was placed during labor, and she experienced a third-degree perineal laceration. The nurse should recognize which information poses the greatest risk for developing postpartum endometritis?

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 client at 42 weeks gestation is admitted for induction. Within one hour after initiating an oxytocin infusion, her cervix is 100% effaced and 6 cm dilated, contractions are occurring every 1 minute with a 75-second duration. The nurse stops the oxytocin and starts oxygen. After 30 minutes of uterine rest, the contractions are occurring every 5 minutes with 20-second duration. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

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?

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.

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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.

The client has experienced an eclamptic seizure. Which of the following interventions by the nurse will help stabilize the client? (Select all that apply)

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?

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?