A client in her first trimester is concerned about how weight gain will affect her appearance and questions the nurse concerning dietary restrictions.

How much weight gain should the nurse point out will be safe for this client with a low BMI?

A pregnant client in her 38th week of gestation complains of abdominal pain and suspects she is in labor.

Which finding is characteristic of true labor contractions?

The nurse is talking to a parent about signs of developmental hip dysplasia and understands that which of the following is NOT a sign?

The nurse is teaching a prenatal class on the functions of the various structures involved with pregnancy.

The nurse determines the class is successful when the class correctly chooses which function of amniotic fluid.

A nurse is discussing the importance of good nutrition to a young pregnant client. The nurse would point out that the growing fetus is getting nutrition from the mother via which structure?

The parents of a preschooler diagnosed with muscular dystrophy are asking questions about the course of their child's disease.

The nurse should tell them which of the following?

The nurse is teaching the parent of a child with newly diagnosed Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

The nurse would evaluate the teaching as successful when the parent understands treatment involves the use of what medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reports constipation.

Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?

A nurse is preparing to administer prophylactic eye ointment to a newborn to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.

Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?

A 5-year-old boy was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy less than 18 months ago.

The client presents with fatigue, and muscular weakness and is having difficulty running, and often falls majority of his attempts.

Which of the following would the nurse expect to be elevated in Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

A nurse is caring for a toddler who had a cast applied 2 hours ago due to multiple fractures of the right hand.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately to the charge nurse?