A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum. The nurse notes that the client soaked a perineal pad in 10 min, the client's skin color is ashen, and she states she feels weak and light headed. After applying oxygen via nonrebreather face mask at 10 L/min which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

1. 16. A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 4 hr old.

   Nurses' Notes

   Large ecchymotic caput succedaneum noted on occiput with molding of the skull. Anterior fontanel level and soft.
   Newborn's respirations are shallow and irregular.

   Newborn's skin color is consistent with their genetic background. Acrocyanosis noted. The newborn is active and moves all extremities except for left arm. Left arm remains at side during Moro reflex. Bilateral gluteal folds equal. Base of spine closed.
   Breastfed vigorously for 30 min.

   Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
   
   The newborn most likely has as evidenced by Condition a clavicle fracture neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) a subgaleal hemorrhage a congenital cardiac defect

Nurses' Notes 0800:

Newborn placed on radiate warmer. Color consistent with newborn's genetic background. Acrocyanosis present. Mild grunting, nasal flaring and intermittent retractions noted.

0830:

Grunting, nasal flaring, and sternal retractions noted. Color consistent with newborn's genetic background. Acrocyanosis present.

Select the 4 findings the nurse should report to the provider.

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A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat pre-eclampsia.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

1. A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 30 min old.

Nurses' Notes

1030:

Newborn placed on the birth parent's abdomen immediately following birth. Mouth and nose suctioned with bulb syringe. Dried and stimulated. Strong cry noted. Moving all extremities. Flexed tone noted. Acrocyanosis present.

1100:

Newborn is alert and active. Respirations rapid and shallow with occasional expiratory grunting, Fine crackles auscultated throughout lung fields. Small amount of green-stained vernix present in skin folds. Fingernails stained green. Molding of skull and generalized soft occipital swelling noted. Vital Signs

1030:

Axillary temperature 36.9° C (98.4° F)

Heart rate 170/min Respiratory rate 72/min

1100:

Birth weight 4,025 gm (8 lb 14 oz) (Appropriate for Gestational Age) Axillary temperature 36.7° C (97.8° F)

Heart rate 162/min Respiratory rate 80/min

After reviewing the information in the newborn's medical record, which of the following complications should the nurse identify as posing the greatest risk? The condition that poses the

greatest risk to the newborn is meconium aspiration syndrome due to color of amniotic fluid.

Condition meconium aspiration syndrome meconium ileus

cold stress hypoglycemia jaundice Finding color of amniotic fluid birth weight acrocyanosis gestational age

Apgar scores

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 in the emergency department is caring for a client who comes to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant. The provider suspects a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following signs indicates to the nurse that the client has blood in the peritoneum?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has pelvic inflammatory disease as a consequence of a sexually transmitted infection, and will need intravenous antibiotic therapy. The client tells the nurse, "My parents think I am a virgin. I don't think I can tell them I have this kind of an infection." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the most common risk factor for abruption?

A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is "not really sure if she is in labor or not." Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse the teaching is effective? (Select all that apply.)