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The nurse locates a small port-wine stain on a newborn and points it out to the parents. Which of the following parental remarks indicate that they understand what it is, and that further explanation is not necessary?

The drug classification most likely to be used to control pain during the active phase of labor is a/an:

A gravid client at 27 weeks gestation is diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. Which of the following therapies will most likely be ordered first for this client?

A 34 –year old client comes to the emergency room with cramping and vaginal bleeding. She has missed two menstrual periods. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate when the client is diagnosed with an incomplete abortion?

Mrs. K. is 39 weeks pregnant with preeclampsia and is having her labor induced. Before initiating the Oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings that reveal a platelet count of 80,000, an elevated AST and ALT and a hematocrit of 29.  The nurse notifies the physician because the lab results are indicative of:

A pregnant woman G3 P2002 has had two previous cesarean sections. Which of the following conditions would mandate a repeat cesarean delivery for this pregnancy?

The nurse has educated a pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation regarding the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia and warning signs of possible complications. The nurse determines that the woman needs more instruction when she states:

Which of the following is not a symptom of Hydatiform Mole?

A client with preeclampsia is receiving Magnesium Sulfate and Oxytocin (Pitocin) via her IV site to induce labor at 38 weeks gestation. What is the main indication of the magnesium sulfate for this client?

Mrs. K. has just been admitted to the labor and delivery unit. She is 37weeks’ pregnant and her blood pressure is 170/110. She has a severe headache, 3+ patellar reflexes and 2 beats of ankle clonus bilaterally. The physician orders a 4 gram bolus of Magnesium Sulfate to be administered in 20 minutes in a 100cc bag of NSS. What rate would you set the IV infusion at so that 100cc bag infuses in 20 minutes?