A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a newborn.
Following the delivery, which nursing action should be done first to care for the newborn?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina.

Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy.

The client tells the nurse that she is upset because, although she and her husband planned this pregnancy, she has been having many doubts and second thoughts about the upcoming changes in her life.

What is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A home health nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding about managing breast engorgement. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a newborn.

The newborn was delivered via cesarean birth approximately 1 hr ago.

The Apgar Scores are 8 and 9. Vitamin K was administered in the left vastus lateralis.

The weight is 4337 grams (9 lb 9 oz), length 52 cm (20.5 in), and gestational age assessment of 39 weeks. The newborn is large for gestational age and noted to be jittery and have decreased muscle tone. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the newborn is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the newborn’s progress.

A nurse is providing care for a pregnant patient.

The patient’s medical history includes Gravida 4 Para 3, 32 weeks of gestation, and a BMI of 32. The patient has a history of two newborns weighing over 4.5 kg (10 lb) and a family history of type one diabetes mellitus (maternal). The fetal heart tones are 140/min via doppler.

Which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse plan to implement? Select the three actions the nurse should plan to take.

A nurse is providing care for a patient who has recently given birth to her first child. The patient has a history of receiving a transfusion with Rh-negative blood.
The nurse expects hyperbilirubinemia due to Rh incompatibility.
What is the reason for hyperbilirubinemia occurring with Rh incompatibility?

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is small for gestational age (SGA). Which of the following is the priority intervention the nurse should include in the newborn’s plan of care?

A nurse is providing care at a routine visit for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation.

The client reports a mild headache for the last several days as well as “heartburn”. The client denies visual disturbances, vaginal bleeding, or leakage of fluid from the vagina.

The client reports occasional contractions and positive fetal movement.

The client reports they are unable to remove rings from fingers for the last several days. The client reports feeling dizzy when they got up from the examination table.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?