The nurse is teaching a group of students about the function of the amniotic fluid. The nurse knows that the student needs further teaching when the student makes which of the following statements?

The nurse is admitting a client to labor and delivery who states that her membranes have ruptured. What approach would be best for the nurse to use when assessing for ruptured membranes in a patient?

In developing a plan of care for a client who has ruptured membranes for 24 hours, the nurse recognizes that it is essential to consider her increased risk for which of the following?

Please identify the 3-letter code that corresponds with the position of the baby shown in the picture below:

A client is a gravida 1 para 0, 42 weeks' gestation in early labor. Her tracing indicates normal variability and variable decelerations. As her nurse you are aware that the decelerations are probably caused by

The nurse examines the client during the second prenatal visit. Which sign would indicate a positive pregnancy?

The nurse is assessing a pregnant client in the antepartum clinic. Which screening test to detect certain birth defect and genetic conditions would the client be scheduled for at 14-15 weeks gestation?

A laboring client is to be given an epidural for pain management in labor. Prior to the procedure, the physician orders a rapid intravenous infusion of 1000 cc of Lactated Ringer's solution. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of this treatment regimen?

Which of the following is responsible for functions of the lungs and liver during fetal life?

The nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients about antenatal care. Which comment by one of the clients indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and observes late decelerations on the electronic fetal monitor. Which of the following is the first action the nurse should take?