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 is caring for a client who is scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation. The nurse provides which of the following explanations about this test to the client?

A pregnant client is seen for a regular prenatal visit and tells the nurse that she is experiencing irregular contractions and painless. The nurse determines that she is experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions. On the basis of this finding, which nursing action is most appropriate?

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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?

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 in a clinic is caring for a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports that she has had slight occasional and painless vaginal bleeding over the past 2 weeks. Following an examination by the provider, the client is told that the fetus has died and that the placenta, fetus, and tissues remain in the uterus. How should the nurse document these findings?

A female patient reports her menstrual cycle consistently occurs every 30 days. Her period started on January 2, 2023. What day of her cycle can the woman anticipate the ovulation day?
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The nurse is providing sexual education to a group of high school students. What will the nurse explain is the most effective choice of birth control for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases?
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When evaluating a patient for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the nurse should be aware that the most common bacterial STI is:
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A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who has a new prescription for a combined oral contraceptive (COC). The nurse recognizes that which of the following client medications can interfere with the effectiveness of the COC?

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?