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 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 woman in preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation receives Dexamethasone intramularly. The purpose of this pharmacologic treatment is to:

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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?

Preconception counseling is critical to the outcome of diabetic pregnancies because poor glycemic control before and during early pregnancy increase the incidence of
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A 25 years old patient at 38 weeks gestation who is in labor is being treated with magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. Which nursing intervention does not correspond with this medication's toxicity? Select one:

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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Through vaginal examination, the nurse determines that the woman is 8 cm dilated, and the external fetal monitor shows uterine contractions every 3 minutes and a duration of 50 seconds. The nurse would report these findings as:

A 35-year-old pregnant woman with irregular periods, G4 T2 PO A1 L2 is 28 weeks pregnant by the last ultrasound, when she experiences bright red and painless vaginal bleeding, fetal contour is easily assessed, and uterine tone is normal. On her arrival at the hospital, what would be an expected diagnostic procedure or test to confirm the diagnosis?

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A nurse is admitting a client who has severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation and is reviewing the provider's orders. Which of the following orders requires clarification?

While evaluating an external monitor tracing of a woman in active labor, the nurse notes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) for five sequential contractions begins to decelerate during the contraction's peak, with the nadir of the decelerations occurring when the contraction end. The nurse's first priority is to:
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