A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in early labor with intact membranes and a temperature of 38.9°C (102°F).

After notifying the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of school-aged children discussing fractures. The nurse explains that a twist around the bone frequently associated with child abuse is what type of fracture?

A nurse is reinforcing nutritional teaching with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation.

Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A pregnant client in her 38th week of gestation complains of abdominal pain and suspects she is in labor.

Which finding is characteristic of true labor contractions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states that she is too tired to get out of bed or dress.

Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients.

The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication to oral contraceptives.

The nurse is talking with the caregiver of a 13-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis.

The child has come to the clinic to be fitted with a brace to begin her treatment.

The child appears upset and angry and states, "I hate this brace; I hate it already." In an effort to support this child, which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make to this child's caregiver?

An infant suffered from a fracture of the humerus and requires traction that uses pins, wires, and tongs.

What type of traction is this?

Which comment would indicate that a pregnant woman understands the recommended dietary caloric increase for pregnancy?

A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction for the treatment of a femur fracture.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in the second stage of labor.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?