Four hours after the birth of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetic mother, the baby appears jittery and irritable and has a high-pitched cry.
What is the top priority nursing action?

What symptom would a nurse anticipate in a patient with endometriosis?

The daughter of a woman who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer asks the nurse about screening for this cancer. What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is discussing various contraceptive methods with a client and her partner.
After the discussion, which method do they identify as being available only with a prescription or fitted by a provider?

What factors could contribute to mastitis in a breastfeeding mother? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse determines that a woman has implemented prescribed therapy for her fibrocystic breast disease when the patient reports that she has eliminated which item from her lifestyle?

The nurse is developing the discharge plan for a woman who has had a left-sided radical mastectomy. The nurse is including instructions for ways to minimize lymphedema.
Which statement by the client indicates the need for additional instruction?

After a birth complicated by a shoulder dystocia, the infant’s Apgar scores were 7 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes. The infant is now crying vigorously.
What should the nurse in the birthing room do?

What will the nurse note when assessing an infant with asymmetric intrauterine growth restriction?

A client with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is receiving oral contraceptives as part of her treatment plan. When discussing this treatment with the client, the nurse would discuss which rationale for this therapy?

What behaviors are often exhibited by newborns whose mothers are substance abusers?