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A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted in preterm labor at 33 weeks gestation.
The provider has ordered betamethasone 12 mg IM every 24 hours.

A nurse is caring for a newborn 1 hour following birth in the emergency unit. Medical History: The newborn was born at 39 weeks gestation via emergency cesarean section due to abruptio placenta and non-reassuring fetal heart rate. Apgar scores were 5 at 1 minute and 8 at 5 minutes. Positive pressure ventilation was given for 1 minute, followed by free flow oxygen.
Nurses' Notes: At 1000, the newborn was placed on a radiant warmer. The color is consistent with the newborn's genetic background, but acrocyanosis is present. Mild grunting, nasal flaring, and intermittent retractions are noted. The newborn appears restless and is being closely monitored. Vital Signs:Temperature: 36.6°C (97.9°F) Axillary Heart rate: 180/min Respiratory rate: 80/min Oxygen saturation: 96% Diagnostic Results:Hemoglobin: 9 g/dL (normal range: 14 to 24 g/dL)Hematocrit: 35% (normal range: 44% to 64%)Platelet count: 210,000/mm³ (normal range: 150,000 to 300,000/mm³)White blood cells: 9,500/mm³ (normal range: 9,000 to 30,000/mm³)Serum glucose: 38 mg/dL (normal range: 40 to 45 mg/dL)Querry: Select the 5 findings the nurse should report to the provider.Respiratory assessmentHemoglobinWhite blood cellsSerum glucoseTemperatureHeart rateHematocrit

A client is concerned about needing a blood transfusion after delivery due to the blood loss in delivery. The nurse explains that blood volume increases during pregnancy. Which of the following is the correct percentage of increased blood volume during pregnancy that the nurse should explain to the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client states that she is disappointed that she did not have natural childbirth. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "It sounds like you are feeling sad that things didn't go as planned.”.

A nurse is admitting a client in labor who is HIV positive.
Which intervention is contraindicated for this client?

A nurse is walking by a client's room and can hear the fetal heart rate dropping.
The nurse observes the heartbeat and interprets the monitor strip as indicating which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. The client tells the nurse that the newborn's maternal grandmother was born deaf and asks how to tell if her newborn hears well.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old postpartum female client who had a spontaneous vaginal birth at 39 weeks of gestation in the postpartum unit.

Medical History: The client is a Gravida 1, Para 1. She is currently breastfeeding.

Vital Signs:

• Blood Pressure: 120/80 mmHg
• Pulse: 80 bpm
• Respirations: 16/min
• Temperature: 36.8°C (98.2°F)
• Pulse Ox: 99%

Nurses Notes: The client reports feeling well overall. She is breastfeeding her newborn and has expressed concerns about her baby’s weight loss. The client’s breasts are full, warm, and slightly tender, indicating that her milk is coming in. She has been educated on breastfeeding and the expected changes in her baby's stool color. The client appears attentive and responsive to her baby’s needs. She is utilizing correct breastfeeding techniques and has been encouraged to continue feeding 8 to 12 times per day and on demand. The client has also been advised on the importance of monitoring her newborn's weight and intake.

Newborn Daily Weights:

• Birth weight: 3,515 gm (7 lb 12 oz)
• Weight after 24 hr: 3,410 gm (7 lb 8 oz) (3% weight loss)
• Weight after 48 hr: 3,345 gm (7 lb 4 oz) (5% weight loss)

Querry: Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the discharge teaching? Click to highlight the client statements that indicate an understanding of the discharge teaching.

A nurse is caring for a newborn client. The assessment findings include a high-pitched cry, increased muscle tone, frequent yawning, poor feeding with projectile vomiting, and tachypnea.
What condition does the nurse suspect?

A nurse is caring for a client whose pregnancy was complicated by polyhydramnios and is now 5 hours postpartum following a vaginal birth. The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following postpartum complications?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant and asks the nurse for her estimated date of birth (EDB). The client's last menstrual period began on October 17. What is the client's EDB? (State the date in MMDD.
For example, October 17 is 1017)