A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a decrease in the fetal heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is admitting a patient who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor.The patient has a new prescription for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. Which explanation should the nurse provide?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor with 7 cm of cervical dilation and 100% effacement. The fetus is at 1+ station, and the client’s amniotic membranes are intact.
The client suddenly states that she needs to push. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

What could be the primary reason for early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern?

A nurse is caring for a new mother who is worried about her newborn’s crossed eyes. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be therapeutic?

A nurse in a labor unit is admitting a patient who reports experiencing painful contractions. The nurse determines that the contractions last for 1 minute and occur every 3 minutes.The nurse records the following vital signs: fetal heart rate of 130/min, maternal heart rate of 128/min, and maternal blood pressure of 92/54 mm Hg. What should the nurse prioritize doing next?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client whose blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. The client’s last menstrual period was on May 4, 2023.
What would be the estimated due date for the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is gravida 3, para 2, and is in active labor. The fetal head is at 3+ station after a vaginal examination.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is performing a physical examination of a client who is 1 day postpartum. Which finding requires immediate attention?

What is the most likely cause of respiratory distress syndrome in a term macrosomic newborn whose mother has poorly controlled type 2 diabetes?

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a vaginal birth 12 hours ago.
The nurse recognizes the client is in the dependent, taking in phase of maternal postpartum adjustment. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during this phase?