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 home health nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding about managing breast engorgement. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a newborn 1 hr following birth.

The newborn was delivered via emergency cesarean birth for abruptio placenta and non-reassuring fetal heart rate. The Apgar score was 5 at 1 min.

Positive pressure ventilation was given for 1 min followed by free flow oxygen.
What finding should the nurse report to the provider? 

A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor when the client’s membranes rupture. The fetal monitor tracing shows late decelerations.
What is the first action the nurse should take?

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is small for gestational age (SGA). Which of the following is the priority intervention the nurse should include in the newborn’s plan of care?

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?

A nurse is preparing to assess a newborn who is postmature. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

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 considering several methods of contraception.
Which of the following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable?

A nurse is providing care for a patient who is in labor.
After reviewing the patient’s medical history, vital signs, nurse’s notes, and diagnostic results, which of the following complications should the nurse identify that the patient is at risk of developing?