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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is undergoing amniotic fluid assessment for the lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse has just received change-of-shift report about four clients who are postpartum.

Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postpartum and has mastitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in active labor.

The fetal monitor tracing shows late decelerations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who will undergo amniocentesis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is in early labor and reports low-back pain during contractions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is collecting data from a client during their first prenatal visit. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is breastfeeding and reports nipple soreness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a 30-year-old female client who is scheduled to receive a dose of dinoprostone in the maternal newborn unit.

Exhibit 1: Vital Signs

• Heart rate: 88/min
• Temperature: 37.1°C (98.8°F)
• Respiratory rate: 16/min
• Blood pressure: 122/78 mm Hg

Exhibit 2: Provider Prescriptions

• Levothyroxine 100 mcg PO once daily in PM
• Acetaminophen 325 mg PO every 6 hr PRN
• Dinoprostone 10 mg intravaginally x one dose now
• Terbutaline 2.5 mcg/min intravenous per provider's instructions

Exhibit 3: Laboratory Results

• WBC count: 9,500/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 15,000/mm³)
• Hgb: 10.5 mg/dL (Normal: greater than 11 mg/dL)
• Hct: 31% (Normal: greater than 33%)
• Platelets: 225,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
• Blood Type/Rh: O+

Exhibit 4: Assessment

The fetal heart rate is 140/min with moderate variability, and mild uterine irritability is noted. The abdomen is soft and nontender upon palpation. Cervical examination reveals dilation of 1 cm, thickness, and no presenting part palpable. An ultrasound shows a footling breech presentation. There are clusters of lesions noted on the vaginal introitus and labia majora.

Exhibit 5: History and Physical

The client is gravida 2 para 1, with a previous vaginal delivery. She has a history of hypothyroidism and Herpes simplex virus type 2. She is currently undergoing labor induction at 39 weeks and 3 days of gestation.

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For which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate a provider's prescription to withhold the dinoprostone? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who inquires about a cervical cap for contraception. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations is a contraindication for the use of a cervical cap?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who received magnesium sulfate to treat preterm labor. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of magnesium sulfate toxicity?