The healthcare provider prescribes magnesium sulfate 6 grams intravenously (IV) to be infused over 20 minutes for client with preterm labor. The IV bag contains magnesium sulfate 20 grams in dextrose 5% in water 500 mL. How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump?
(Enter numerical value only.)

The nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate to a laboring client whose blood pressure has increased from 110/60 mmHg to 140/90 mmHg Which nursing protocol has the highest priority?

The healthcare provider prescribes magnesium sulfate 6 grams intravenously (IV) to be infused over 20 minutes for client with preterm labor. The IV bag contains magnesium sulfate 20 grams in dextrose 5% in water 500 mL. How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump?
(Enter numerical value only.)

The nurse notes on the fetal monitor that a laboring client has a variable deceleration. Which action should the nurse implement first?

A client who is 32 weeks gestation comes to the women's health clinic and reports nausea and vomiting. On examination, the nurse notes that the client has an elevated blood pressure. Which action should the nurse implement next?

A new mother who is breastfeeding her 4-week-old infant and has type 1 diabetes, reports that her insulin needs have decreased since the birth of her child. Which action should the nurse implement?

Assessment findings of a 4-hour-old newborn include: axillary temperature of 96.8° F (35.8° C), heart rate of 150 beats/minute with a soft murmur, irregular respiratory rate at 64 breaths/minute, jitteriness, hypotonic and weak cry. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a postpartal client who is exhibiting symptoms of a spinal headache 24 hours following delivery of a normal newborn. Prior to the anesthesiologist's arrival on the unit, which action should the nurse perform?

The nurse is reviewing a woman's health care record during her first prenatal visit. The client has a history of chicken pox as a child and syphills as a teenager. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a client who delivered 6 hours ago. Assessment findings reveal a boggy uterus that is displaced above and to the right of the umbilicus. Which action should the nurse take?

A primipara at 20-weeks gestation is scheduled for an ultrasound. In preparing the client for the procedure, the nurse should explain that the primary reason for conducting this diagnostic study is to obtain which information?