A woman with severe preeclampsia has been receiving magnesium sulfate by intravenous infusion for 8 hours. The nurse assesses the woman and documents the following findings: temperature of 98.1F, pulse rate of 96 beats/min, respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min, blood pressure (BP) of 135/90 mm Hg, 1+ deep tendon reflexes, and not ankle clonus. The nurse calls the physician, anticipating an order for:
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A woman is at 9 weeks of gestation. The nurse would expect to palpate the fundus at which level?
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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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The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient and notes that the patient has low levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Which physiologic process would be highly affected in the patient?

A nurse admits a woman who is at 38 weeks of gestation and in early labor with ruptured membranes. The nurse determines that the client's oral temperature is 38.9° C (102° F). Besides notifying the provider, which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?

Metabolic changes throughout pregnancy that affect glucose and insulin in the mother and the fetus are complicated but its important to understand. Nurses should understand that:

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A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a biophysical profile. The client asks the nurse what is being evaluated during this test. Which of the following should the nurse does not include in the test?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor. The nurse observes late decelerations on the monitor strip and interprets them as indicating which of the following?

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:

Which nursing assessment indicates that a woman who is in second-stage labor is almost ready to give birth

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A 37 weeks pregnant female reports to the nurse that she is sleeping in a supine position and feels dizzy after waking up in the morning. What advice does the nurse give to the patient? Select one: