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A nurse is monitoring a client who is in the active phase of labor and has an electronic fetal monitor.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is completing a health history and assessment for a client who reports they are pregnant.
Which of the following findings is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who was exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) during birth.
Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is assessing a client who has placenta previa and is receiving fetal monitoring.
Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is teaching routine prenatal care to a group of clients who are pregnant.
Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a 28-year-old female client who is gravida 1 para 0 at 32 weeks of gestation in the prenatal unit.
Exhibit 1: History and PhysicalThe client is a 28-year-old female, gravida 1 para 0 at 32 weeks of gestation. She reports cramping and low back pain that started about 3 hours ago, with pain rated 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. She believes the contractions feel stronger than Braxton Hicks and expresses concern that it's too early for labor pains. The client mentions a small amount of urinary leakage earlier in the day, but no vaginal bleeding. She decided to come in for evaluation upon her doctor's advice.Exhibit 2: Nurses' NotesAt 0900, the client stated that she began experiencing cramping and low back pain approximately 3 hours ago, rating the pain as 2 out of 10. She described the contractions as stronger than Braxton Hicks but believed they were not labor pains. She also mentioned experiencing a small amount of urinary leakage earlier in the day, with no vaginal bleeding reported. The external fetal monitor indicated contractions every 5 minutes, lasting 30 seconds each, with moderate intensity upon palpation. Fetal heart rate was recorded at 140 beats per minute. A vaginal exam revealed a closed cervix that was 80% effaced, with clear mucus discharge observed on the exam glove.Exhibit 3: Vital SignsBlood Pressure: 120/80 mmHgHeart Rate: 80 bpmRespiratory Rate: 18 breaths/minTemperature: 98.6°F (37°C)Oxygen Saturation: 98%Exhibit 4: Physical Examination ResultsUpon physical examination, the client appeared anxious but was otherwise in stable condition. Her abdomen was soft and non-tender, with no signs of rigidity. Fetal movements were noted to be active. The client had no edema in her extremities, and her reflexes were normal. Auscultation of the lungs revealed clear breath sounds bilaterally. Cardiovascular examination showed a regular heart rhythm without any murmurs. The nurse is providing teaching about tocolytic medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is breastfeeding their newborn and reports that their nipples have become sore and cracked.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is at 24 weeks of gestation.

The client's prepregnancy weight was within the recommended range for their height and they have gained 2.7 kg (6 lb) during the pregnancy.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is providing client teaching regarding an intrauterine device (IUD).

Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a newborn who is breastfed and has a weight loss of 11% at 48 hr after birth.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is teaching a client about iron supplementation during pregnancy.
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?