A nurse is assessing a client who has been in labor for 14 hours and has a fever of 38.2°C (100.8°F).

The nurse notes that the amniotic fluid is foul-smelling.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client who has been in labor for 14 hours and has a fever of 38.2°C (100.8°F).

The nurse notes that the amniotic fluid is foul-smelling.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is evaluating the outcomes of care for a client who had prolonged labor and delivered a newborn with Apgar scores of 6 and 8 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively.

Which of the following findings indicates a positive outcome?

A nurse is reviewing the electronic fetal monitor (EFM) tracing of a client who is in labor and has a prolonged deceleration of the fetal heart rate to 90/min.

The nurse should recognize that this finding indicates which of the following?

A nurse is preparing to assist with an emergency cesarean delivery for a client who has obstructed labor and excessive vaginal bleeding.

The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications to prevent hemorrhage?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of previous cesarean delivery with a low transverse incision.

The client is in labor and wants to have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

The nurse should monitor the client closely for signs of which complication?

A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin to a client who has a previous cesarean delivery with a vertical uterine incision.

The nurse should be aware that this client has an increased risk for which of the following adverse effects?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the active phase of labor and has a slow cervical dilation.

The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?

A nurse is assisting with an artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) for a client who is in active labor.

The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider immediately?

A nurse is reviewing the electronic fetal monitor (EFM) tracing of a client who has a ruptured uterus.

Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to see on the EFM?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a ruptured uterus.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.).