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A client in her 14th week of pregnancy has presented with abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding that has progressively worsened over the past 24 hours. She is very emotional and keeps asking the nurse, “Why is this happening to me?  What is the primary nursing diagnosis for this client?

A client is experiencing complications of pregnancy.  To help mature the fetal lungs and to reduce the severity of respiratory distress syndrome, the nurse should expect an order for

A woman who is older than 35 years of age may have difficulty achieving pregnancy because

A client who is Rh-negative is undergoing an amniocentesis at 16 weeks’ gestation. Which nursing intervention is most important following the procedure?

A primigravida with gestational hypertension has a blood pressure of 138/86 mm Hg and a urine dipstick reading of 1+ protein. What action should the nurse take?

A pregestational diabetic client experiences thirst, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and increased urination.  Her skin is flushed and dry and her breathing is rapid with a fruity odor.  A priority nursing action when caring for this woman would be to:

The nurse is preparing to administer IV magnesium sulfate to a client with severe preeclampsia. Which of the following actions demonstrate safe administration of this medication? Select all that apply.

A clent is admitted with severe preeclampsia.  The nurse is aware of which defining feature differentiates preeclampsia from eclampsia?

A patient reports a strong but comfortable tingling during TENS. What does this indicate?

A 68-year-old male with a history of stroke presents with right-sided hemiplegia and demonstrates a posterior pelvic tilt with sliding forward in his wheelchair. He reports discomfort and difficulty maintaining upright posture during meals. What is the MOST appropriate initial seating intervention?