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

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

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?

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 reviewing the pregnant client's obstetrical history and learns that the client had two prior pregnancies. She had a miscarriage with the first pregnancy at 8 weeks. The second pregnancy was twin girls born at 34 weeks but died 3 days later. How should the nurse record this information?

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?

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 prepares prescribed oxytocin, which is to be added to the client's IV fluid when the placenta has been delivered. The nurse determines the placenta has separated and is about to be delivered when which of the following happens?

A pregnant client visits for her first check up and states she had a boy at 30 weeks that died of SIDS, a baby at 39 weeks, an ectopic pregnancy at 11 weeks, and a miscarriage at 22 weeks. Identify the parity using GTPAL

A client presents to L & D for evaluation. Upon placing her on the electronic fetal monitor (EFM), the nurse finds the fetal heart rate (FHR) to be consistently 170 to 180 bpm. What should the nurse do first?

A pregnant client who is due in 3 weeks tells the nurse she has shortness of breath occasionally. The nurse explains that this will decrease after the occurrence of which phenomena?