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?

The nurse is collecting data on an 18-month-old child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

What clinical manifestation would likely have been noted in the child with this diagnosis?

A 5-year-old boy was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy less than 18 months ago.

The client presents with fatigue, and muscular weakness and is having difficulty running, and often falls majority of his attempts.

Which of the following would the nurse expect to be elevated in Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Which of the following danger signs of pregnancy should the nurse teach a patient to report promptly?

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?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic overhears a newly licensed nurse discussing conception with a client.

Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the nurse?

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

What type of traction is this?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a 2-month-old infant whose provider applied a Pavlik harness 1 week earlier for the treatment of developmental hip dysplasia.

Which of the following statements by the mother indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected of having Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.

The nurse should prepare the child for which of the following diagnostic procedures?

The nursing instructor is leading a discussion on the physical changes to a woman's body after the delivery of the baby.

The instructor determines the session is successful after the students correctly point out which process results in the return of nonpregnant size and function of the female organs?

The nurse is monitoring a client who is 3 hours postpartum. On assessment, the nurse notes a temperature of 102.4°F.

Which action should the nurse prioritize?