A 30-year-old woman at 34 weeks of gestation comes to the cl…

A 30-year-old woman at 34 weeks of gestation comes to the clinic for a routine prenatal visit.  She complains of lower back pain that worsens by the end of the day and when she stands for prolonged periods.  She has no fever, urinary symptoms, or trauma.  The nurse observes that she has a noticeable sway in her posture.  Which of the following is the most likely cause of her discomfort?

A nurse is educating a pregnant client about the hormonal ch…

A nurse is educating a pregnant client about the hormonal changes that support her pregnancy.  Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing vascularization of the uterus, promoting breast tissue growth, and contributing to hyperpigmentation during pregnancy?

A 32-year-old woman at 39 weeks’ gestation is being induced…

A 32-year-old woman at 39 weeks’ gestation is being induced with oxytocin (Pitocin).  The nurse notes that the patient is having uterine contractions every 90 seconds, each lasting 70 seconds.  The fetal heart rate shows minimal variability without accelerations.  The patient appears uncomfortable and is requesting more pain relief.  Which of the following is the nurse’s best initial action?

A labor and delivery nurse just completed a sterile vaginal…

A labor and delivery nurse just completed a sterile vaginal exam on a laboring patient.  The baby’s position is determined to be OP (occiput posterior).  What maternal positions would facilitate helping the baby turn to a more favorable position (select all that apply)?