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A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid analgesic to a client who is in active labor.
Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has received two doses of terbutaline subcutaneously.
Which of the following adverse effects is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?

A nurse is assessing a 1-hour-old newborn.
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?

A nurse is assessing a 1-hour-old newborn.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client who had no immunity to rubella and received the rubella immunization.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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 admitting a client who is at 9 weeks of gestation and in active labor when screened at 6 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hr postpartum, tachycardic, and has cool skin. The client reports that they have been bleeding excessively. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is in the latent phase of labor.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to manage the client's pain?

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.