A nurse is observing the electronic fetal heart rate monitor tracing for a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and is in labor. The nurse should suspect a problem with the umbilical cord when she observes which of the following patterns?

A nurse in an antepartum clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant. Select the assessment findings the nurse should report to the provider.

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 30 minutes old. After reviewing the information in the newborn’s medical record, which of the following complications should the nurse identify as posing the greatest risk?

A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to manage preeclampsia.
Which of the following observations should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider?

A nurse is admitting a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor.
The client has a new prescription for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?

A nurse is assessing a client in labor who has had epidural anesthesia for pain relief.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication from the epidural block?

A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of contraception.
Which of the following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable?

A nurse is caring for a newborn.

The newborn was delivered via cesarean birth approximately 1 hr ago.

The Apgar Scores are 8 and 9. Vitamin K was administered in the left vastus lateralis.

The weight is 4337 grams (9 lb 9 oz), length 52 cm (20.5 in), and gestational age assessment of 39 weeks. The newborn is large for gestational age and noted to be jittery and have decreased muscle tone. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the newborn is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the newborn’s progress.

A nurse is caring for a client who is suspected to have an ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation. What symptoms should the nurse expect to observe that are consistent with this diagnosis?

A nurse is providing care for a postpartum client.

The client’s medical history includes Gravida 1, Para 1, and a spontaneous vaginal birth. The nurse’s notes indicate that the client is at 39 weeks of gestation and is breastfeeding.

Which of the following statements made by the client would suggest that they have understood the discharge instructions?
Which of the following statements made by the client would suggest that they have understood the discharge instructions?