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When administering magnesium sulfate to a client with preeclampsia, the nurse understands that this drug is given to:

A client is scheduled for an external version.
The nurse would expect to prepare which of the following medications to be administered prior to the procedure?

A preterm labor client at 30 weeks' gestation reported rupture of membranes 4 hours ago. This was confirmed on examination. The nurse prepares to administer IM dexamethasone. When the client asks why she is receiving the drug, the nurse replies:

The nurse is caring for the postpartum client.
Which assessment finding should prompt the nurse to conclude that the administration of carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate) has been effective?

Included in the definition of tachysystole is:

The nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a patient who is at 37 weeks' gestation for twins. The patient reports increased discomfort and increased lower pelvic pressure.
Which action does the nurse take with this patient?

Which of the following is the appropriate nursing care outcome for a client who suddenly develops anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy (ASP) during labor?

The nurse is providing care for a patient in the second phase of labor. After more than 4 hours of pushing, the nurse suspects fetal dystocia.
Which is the greatest risk related to the nurse's suspected complication?

A client is on magnesium sulfate for pre-eclampsia with severe features.
The nurse must notify the attending physician regarding which of the following findings?

An 18-hour-old baby with an elevated bilirubin level is placed under the bili lights.
Which of the following is an expected nursing action in these circumstances?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicate understanding of the teaching?