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?

A client asks a nurse about breastfeeding, and the nurse discusses the topic with her.
Which statement by the client indicates she needs further instruction?

During a clinic visit, a client reports to the nurse that she is having burning and numbness in her perineal area.
Further investigation reveals the client has herpes simplex virus (HSV) type II. Which information concerning herpes infection during pregnancy should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

A 14-year-old patient visits the antepartal clinic because she has missed three menstrual periods.The patient is to have a pelvic examination.
In addition to explaining the procedure, which measure would best help reduce the patient’s anxiety?

A nurse is caring for a 16-year-old primigravida who is in the last month of an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Which measure is most appropriate to include in the patient’s plan of care?

A nurse is explaining physiological jaundice to a nursing student.Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing risk factors for neonatal physiological jaundice?

The nurse instructs a postpartum patient in the use of a sitz bath. Which action by the patient indicates that the teaching was effective?

A nurse is caring for a female client who suspects she is pregnant.
Which question, if asked by the nurse, is consistent with signs of early pregnancy?

The mother of a 4-hour-old newborn reports to a nurse, “My son is producing breast milk.” The nurse’s response should be based on which understanding about newborn physiology? This is:.

A nurse is caring for a primigravida whose cervix is 2 cm dilated, 75% effaced, and the fetal presenting part is at +2 station.
The patient says to the nurse, “I want an epidural now.Why won’t someone give me an epidural?” Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

The newborn of a patient suspected to have used drugs during the prenatal period is admitted to the nursery.The nurse caring for the newborn notes that the infant is beginning to exhibit signs of drug withdrawal.Which action should the nurse take?