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) .

50 grams of Magnesium sulfate is added to 1L of Lactated Ringers.
After giving an initial loading dose, the nurse is to infuse a maintenance dose of 2 gm/hr. What rate should the IV pump be set at?

A nurse is attending to a first-time pregnant woman who is at term.

She is experiencing contractions but is unsure if she is in labor.

Which of the following should the nurse identify as a labor sign?

A nurse in a provider’s office is caring for a client who is pregnant.
Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is providing care for a patient who is at 34 weeks of gestation. The nurse is reviewing the patient’s electronic medical record to develop a plan of care. Which condition is the patient 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 patient’s progress?

A nurse is preparing to measure the fundal height of a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation.
At which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the second stage of labor. The nurse observes retraction of the fetal head against the maternal perineum as the head is birthed.
Which condition is the client most likely experiencing?

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 on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a patient following a vaginal examination by the provider which is documented as: -1. Which of the following interpretations of this finding should the nurse make?

In the context of diabetes incidence and classification, which statement should maternity nurses be aware of?

A 28-year-old female client is in the second stage of labor in the maternity ward.

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the second stage of labor. The nurse observes retraction of the fetal head against the maternal perineum.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.