A woman was treated recently for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). She has intercourse occasionally and uses over-the-counter protection. On the basis of her history, what contraceptive method should she and her partner avoid?

A nurse is caring for a client who is having a nonstress test performed. The fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline is around 130 beats/min, with four accelerations in 20 minutes, lasting 20 seconds each and the FHR increased more than 25 bpm. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?

The nurse is administering Terbutaline (Brethine) to a pregnant woman to stop preterm labor. Which finding indicates an adverse reaction and the Physician must be notified?
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The nurse providing care for the laboring woman recognizes that late fetal heart rate (FHR) decelerations are caused by:

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The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy ( 37 weeks) is to:

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A woman complains of severe abdominal and pelvic pain around the time of menstruation that has gotten worse over the last 5 years. She also complains of pain during intercourse and has tried unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past 18 months. These symptoms are most likely related to:

A woman at 37 weeks of gestation with a history of asthma, after a domestic violence episode is admitted into the emergency room unit. She suddenly experiences increased contraction frequency of every 1 to 2 minutes; dark red vaginal bleeding; and a tense, severe abdomen pain. The nurse suspects the onset of
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A nurse is planning to teach couples about the physiology of the sex act. What correct information will the nurse provide?

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A woman presents to the emergency department with complaints of bleeding and cramping. The initial nursing history is significant for the last menstrual period 6 weeks ago. On sterile speculum examination, the primary care provider finds that the cervix is closed. The anticipated plan of care for this woman would be based on a probable diagnosis of which type of spontaneous abortion? Select one:

A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a patient who is having induction of labor with oxytocin administered through a secondary IV line. Uterine contractions occur every 2 min, last 100 sec, and are strong to palpation. The baseline fetal heart rate is 150/min, with uniform decelerations beginning at the peak of the contraction and a return to baseline after the contraction is over. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse in a community clinic is counseling a client who received a positive test result for chlamydia. Which of the following statements should the nurse provide?