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The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas report on a newborn with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) who was recently weaned from the ventilator and placed in an oxygen hood at 50% oxygen. The results indicate a pH of 7.25, PaO2 of 70 mm Hg, PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 24 mEq. Which interpretation would the nurse make of these results?Laboratory Results Test and Results Reference Range pH 7.25 7.32-7.49 PaCO2 50 mm Hg 26-41 mm Hg PaO2 70 mm Hg 60-70 mm Hg HCO3 24 mEq 16-24 mEq/L

A client delivers a viable neonate who is given Apgar scores of 8  at one and a 9 at five minutes. The nurse recognizes that this score is based on which factors? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is being treated for thrombophlebitis. The client is receiving an anticoagulant by intravenous infusion. The nurse monitors for adverse effects of the anticoagulant by checking the client for which signs or symptoms? Select all that apply.

The nurse has provided instructions to the parent about measures to clean the penis of their newborn, who is uncircumcised. Which statement by the parent indicates an understanding of this procedure?

The nurse is educating a pregnant client who is complaining of skin issues that may be caused due to a change of pigmentation while pregnant? 

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride 1,000 mL IV to infuse over 6 hr to a postpartum client. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)  mL/hr

A nurse receives a newborn with an APGAR score of 5 at 1 minute of life. The nurse’s immediate priority is to address which physiological system? 

The newly pregnant client is discussing physical activity and staying active during their pregnancy.  Which comment illustrates a good understanding of physical activity during an uncomplicated pregnancy?

The nurse is assisting in providing a class to new parents on newborn care. In teaching cord care, the nurse makes which suggestion to the new parents?

The nurse is caring for a client who has delivered a baby after a pregnancy complicated with placenta previa. Which complication is the client most at risk for developing?