A woman who is trying to get pregnant tells the nurse that she was very disappointed several months ago when she was informed that her positive pregnancy test was a false positive. Which method of determining pregnancy provides the greatest degree of accuracy?

A client who is 38 weeks pregnant is concerned her baby might get a communicable disease before any immunizations are given. Which physiological mechanism should the nurse use when responding to the mother’s concerns?

Abnormal FHR patterns can result in which condition?

Assessment findings of a 4-hour-old newborn include murmur, irregular respiratory rate at 64 breaths/min, heart rate of 150 beats/min with soft murmur, jitteriness, hypotonic, and weak cry. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse implement?

A new parent asks the nurse about an area of swelling on the baby’s head near the posterior fontanel that lies across the suture line. How should the nurse respond?

A 26-week gestational primigravida who is carrying twins is seen in the clinic today. Her fundal height is measured at 29 cm. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse implement?

Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?

A primiparous client was induced at 41-weeks gestation with misoprostol and oxytocin. She gave birth vaginally 4 days ago, and her prenatal course and delivery were uncomplicated. She was discharged home on day two with her newborn and has been breastfeeding around the clock. Discharge prescription included ferrous sulfate 325 mg PO twice daily. Client called her healthcare provider (HCP) this morning with fatigue, new onset of headache that was not relieved with ibuprofen, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and seeing “flashing lights.”. Client was instructed to come to the hospital for evaluation. Based on the client’s symptoms, the nurse determines additional assessments are needed. Select the 4 assessments the nurse should perform.

What instructions should the nurse provide to a new mother regarding postpartum care and monitoring the newborn’s health?

A client receiving a solution of magnesium sulfate suddenly develops right upper quadrant pain. After reviewing abnormal laboratory results, what action should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)

A client who delivered vaginally 18 hours ago develops a slight fever. The client’s delivery record shows spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) for 36 hours prior to delivery and labor lasting 24 hours. An epidural was placed during labor, and she experienced a third-degree perineal laceration. The nurse should recognize which information poses the greatest risk for developing postpartum endometritis?