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?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum.

The nurse finds a small amount of lochia rubra on the client's perineal pad.

The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The parents are questioning why their newborn was born deaf when there are no other deaf family members.

At which stage of the pregnancy could the nurse explore possible exposure to a teratogenic agent?

A client in her first trimester is concerned about how weight gain will affect her appearance and questions the nurse concerning dietary restrictions.

How much weight gain should the nurse point out will be safe for this client with a low BMI?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a newly-admitted client who has acute osteomyelitis.

Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to implement?

A nurse is collecting data from a 6-month-old infant in the well-child clinic.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Mary is a one-month-old infant.

When reviewing Mary's chart, the nurse confirms that at birth, Mary received what vaccine?

Which comment would indicate that a pregnant woman understands the recommended dietary caloric increase for pregnancy?

A nurse is counseling a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa about the symptom of tooth enamel deterioration.

Which explanation for this complication of bulimia nervosa should the nurse provide?

The nurse is teaching parents about adolescent health issues and the topic of anorexia is discussed.

Which of the following is true?

The nurse has just received the results of a pregnant client's MSAFP screening and notes the levels are elevated.

The nurse should prioritize which discussion with the client.