A nurse is providing care at a routine visit for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation.

The client reports a mild headache for the last several days as well as “heartburn”. The client denies visual disturbances, vaginal bleeding, or leakage of fluid from the vagina.

The client reports occasional contractions and positive fetal movement.

The client reports they are unable to remove rings from fingers for the last several days. The client reports feeling dizzy when they got up from the examination table.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the maternity unit at 38 weeks of gestation and who is experiencing polyhydramnios. What does this diagnosis mean?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit.
After reviewing the patient’s vital signs and nurse’s notes, what condition is the patient most likely experiencing, what actions should the nurse take to address that condition, and what parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the patient’s progress?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hour postpartum and observes a large amount of lochia rubra and several small clots on the client’s perineal pad.

The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 30 minutes old. After reviewing the information in the newborn’s medical record, which of the following complications should the nurse identify as posing the greatest risk?

A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to manage preeclampsia.
Which of the following observations should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider?

A nurse is caring for a newborn.

The newborn was delivered via cesarean birth approximately 1 hr ago.

The Apgar Scores are 8 and 9. Vitamin K was administered in the left vastus lateralis.

The weight is 4337 grams (9 lb 9 oz), length 52 cm (20.5 in), and gestational age assessment of 39 weeks. The newborn is large for gestational age and noted to be jittery and have decreased muscle tone. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the newborn is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the newborn’s progress.

A nurse is admitting an 8-hour-old, term newborn following a cesarean birth. The nurse observes that the newborn’s skin is yellow.
This finding indicates the newborn is experiencing a complication related to which of the following?

A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM to a client who experienced a vaginal delivery.
The nurse should explain to the client that the purpose of this medication is to prevent which of the following conditions?

A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the nurse?