A client with a history of diabetes mellitus (T1 D) is 32 weeks pregnant.The client returns to the clinic for a scheduled ultrasound and non-stress test.
What should the nurse expect the non-stress test to determine?

The nurse instructs a class of postpartum women on methods to avoid nipple soreness while breastfeeding.
Which comment by a class participant indicates the need for further instruction?

A client is to receive ferrous sulfate tablets.
Which drink item will enhance the absorption of the medication?

When a client reports using cocaine during her current pregnancy, which laboratory study should a nurse anticipate?

A patient who is 38 weeks pregnant is admitted to the hospital in active labor.
On admission, the patient says, “For the past ten hours, I have been leaking small amounts of urine.” Which action should the nurse take initially?

A client is at the antepartal clinic for a pregnancy test.Which finding, if present, would be considered a positive sign of pregnancy?

A patient with no prenatal care is admitted to the labor and delivery unit.She is placed on an external fetal monitor, and an intravenous infusion is begun.
A tentative diagnosis of abruptio placentae is made.Which finding would support this diagnosis?

During the postpartal admission assessment, the nurse notes that a patient’s perineum appears edematous and ecchymotic.
Based on this finding, which action should the nurse take?

A patient comes to the family planning clinic requesting information.Which information should the nurse obtain initially to determine the patient’s knowledge base?. 

A patient is scheduled for an amniocentesis when she is 18 weeks pregnant. Which instruction concerning amniocentesis should the nurse give to the patient?

A patient who is 34 weeks pregnant attends the antepartal clinic and is diagnosed with mild pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). The decision is made to treat the patient at home.
Which instruction would be most appropriate to give to the patient?