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A nurse is caring for a client who is at 15 weeks of gestation during a routine prenatal visit.

Exhibits

Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a potential complication of pregnancy? Select all that apply.

BUN.

Potassium.

Hct.

Weight.

Heart rate.

Sodium.

Hgb.

Urine-specific gravity

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : D,E,H

Choice A rationale:
BUN is within the normal range (10 to 20 mg/dL), so it's not an indication of a potential complication.
Choice B rationale:
Potassium is slightly below the normal range (3.5 to 5 mEq/L), indicating potential hypokalemia, which can be a complication.
Choice C rationale:
Hct is at the upper limit of the normal range (33% to 49%), but still within normal, so it's not a complication.
Choice D rationale:
Weight loss of 2 kg in 1 month during pregnancy is concerning and could indicate a complication such as hyperemesis gravidarum.
Choice E rationale:
Heart rate is slightly elevated, which could indicate dehydration, a potential complication.
Choice F rationale:
Sodium is slightly below the normal range (136 to 145 mEq/L), but this alone is not typically a complication of pregnancy.
Choice G rationale:
Hgb is within the normal range (11 to 16 g/dL), so it's not a complication.
Choice H rationale:
Urine-specific gravity is above the normal range (1.005 to 1.030), indicating potential dehydration, a complication.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Poor feeding is a common manifestation in newborns of mothers who used methadone during pregnancy.
Choice B rationale:
A weak cry is not specifically associated with methadone use during pregnancy.
Choice C rationale:
An absent Moro reflex is not specifically associated with methadone use during pregnancy.
Choice D rationale:
A respiratory rate of 30/min is within the normal range for a newborn (30-60 breaths per minute) and does not indicate methadone exposure.

A. "You can bathe and dress your baby if you'd like to.”. B. "I'm sure you will be able to have another baby when you're ready.”. C. "If you don't hold the baby, it will make letting go much harder.”. D. "You should name the baby so she can have an identity.”.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Offering the parents the opportunity to bathe and dress their baby can provide a sense of normalcy and closure.
Choice B rationale:
This statement assumes the client wants to have another baby and that they will be able to do so, which may not be the case.
Choice C rationale:
It’s important to allow the parents to grieve in their own way. Some may find holding the baby helpful, while others may not.
Choice D rationale:
While naming the baby can provide an identity, it should be the parents’ decision.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is at 15 weeks of gestation during a routine prenatal visit.

Exhibits

Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a potential complication of pregnancy? Select all that apply.