A 24-year-old client is brought to the emergency department…

A 24-year-old client is brought to the emergency department complaining of severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and fatigue. On assessment, the nurse notes cool, clammy skin; confusion; and vital signs as the following: HR 130, RR 28, and BP 98/60 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

The nursing instructor is teaching a group of nursing studen…

The nursing instructor is teaching a group of nursing students about the various responsibilities of the labor and delivery medical team. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which function as the primary role of the LPN/LVN members of the team?

The nurse is admitting a client at 23 weeks’ gestation in pr…

The nurse is admitting a client at 23 weeks’ gestation in preparation for induction and delivery after it was determined the fetus had died secondary to trauma. When asked by the client to explain what went wrong, the nurse can point out which potential cause for this loss?

The nurse is assessing a 35-year-old woman at 22 weeks’ gest…

The nurse is assessing a 35-year-old woman at 22 weeks’ gestation who has had recent laboratory work. The nurse notes fasting blood glucose 146 mg/dl (8.10 mmol/L), hemoglobin 13 g/dl (130 g/L), and hematocrit 37% (0.37). Based on these results, which instruction should the nurse prioritize?