A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a pregnant client who inquires about her estimated date of birth (EDB). If the client’s last menstrual period started on July 27, what would be the client’s EDB? (Provide the date in MMDD format.

For example, July 27 is 0727) .

A nurse is caring for a client in the first stage of labor who is undergoing external fetal monitoring and receiving IV fluids. The nurse observes variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate on the monitor strip.
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this finding

A nurse is caring for a client in the second stage of labor.

The nurse observes retraction of the fetal head against the maternal perineum after the fetal head is birthed.

What potential condition could the client be experiencing, what parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the client’s progress, and what actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving magnesium sulfate to manage pre-eclampsia.
Which of the following observations should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a pregnant client who inquires about her estimated date of birth (EDB). If the client’s last menstrual period started on July 27, what would be the client’s EDB? (Provide the date in MMDD format.

For example, July 27 is 0727) .

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation.

The client is a 41-year-old Gravida 4 Para 3 with a history of gestational diabetes, eclampsia with a previous pregnancy, and chronic hypertension for 5 years.

The client was admitted to the antepartum unit from the provider’s office with elevated blood pressure, 3+ edema in the lower extremities, and 3+ proteinuria.

What condition is the client most likely experiencing, what are two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and what are two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress?

A patient is in preterm labor at 30 weeks gestation.

Her OB orders antenatal steroids.

The order is for the nurse to administer betamethasone IM and to repeat the dose after 2 hours.

Betamethasone is available as 4mg/mL in 10 mL vials.

How many mL will the nurse draw up in the syringe for each dose?

A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia.
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for this disorder?

As a nurse in an antepartum unit performing triage, which client should be prioritized?

A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a large amount of painless, bright red vaginal bleeding.

The client’s vital signs are: blood pressure 98/52 mm Hg, heart rate 118/min, respiratory rate 24/min, and temperature 36.4 C (97.6° F). The client is placed on a fetal monitor indicating a regular fetal heart rate of 138/min and no uterine contractions.

What is the priority nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following explanations about this test should the nurse provide to the client?