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A pregnant client at her first prenatal visit asks the nurse if there is a test available that can detect genetic abnormalities without putting her fetus at risk. Which test best fits the clien’ts needs?

A client 16 weeks gestation reports no pain or uterine contractions but the nurse‑midwife detects cervical dilation of 1 cm during the physical assessment. If this condition is not corrected quickly and cervical dilatation continues rapidly what is the most likely outcome?

A client 10 weeks gestation is to be given 1 gram ampicillin/sulbactam.  The medication comes up in a piggyback of 1 gram/50 milliliters.  The medication is to infuse over 15 minutes.  The IV rate should be set at how many milliliters per hour?  Provide numeric answer only DO NOT write out milliliters/hour [BLANK-1]

A gynecological patient is prescribed oxycodone for postoperative pain management. The provider orders oxycodone at a dosage of 0.1 mg/kg every 4 hours as needed for pain. The patient weighs 100 kg. Oxycodone is supplied as tablets containing 5 mg each. How many tablets of oxycodone should the nurse administer per dose? [BLANK-1]

What should a client’s weight be at the end of her pregnancy if she started at an ideal body weight, is carrying a single fetus, and her pre-pregnancy weight was 120 pounds?

During a non‑stress test, the nurse notes three fetal heart rate increases of 20 beats per minute that last for 20 seconds each. The increases occur only with fetal movement. What do these findings suggest?

A 38-year-old client presents for her first obstetrical appointment.  Her pregnancy was unplanned.  She is 9 weeks gestation by LMP, is 25 pounds overweight, and had a herpes outbreak 5 months ago.  She had a fetal demise related to Trisomy 18.  Which action should take priority?

A client 9 weeks gestation calls complaining of some bright red vaginal bleeding and mild uterine cramping.  On examination her cervix is closed.  Which interventions are likely to be part of the patient’s medical management if her symptoms remain unchanged? Select all that apply.

Which prenatal assessment reflects normal pregnancy findings?  Select all that apply. 

A client diagnosed with an incomplete abortion has LR infusing at 100 milliliters/hour.  She is scheduled to go to surgery in 3 hours for a dilation and curettage.  Based on the following data which action should the nurse implement first? Admission data VS: T-97.6, P-64, R-20, B/P-100/60 Pain Rating of 3 describes as cramping 1 Hour post admission VS: T-99.4, P-100, R-18, B/P-90/56 Pain rating of 6 describes as cramping