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The nurse is caring for a client who has remained in stable condition at 37 weeks’ gestation. The client’s condition suddenly changes. Which assessment change should the nurse prioritize?

A 24-year-old woman presents with vague abdominal pains, nausea, and vomiting. An urine hCG is positive after the client mentioned that her last menstrual period was 2 months ago. The nurse should prepare the client for which intervention if the transvaginal ultrasound indicates a gestation sac is found in the right lower quadrant?

The nurse is preparing a client for administration of prostaglandin E2 to prepare for induction of labor. The nurse should explain this is administered via which route to the client?

A woman at 28 weeks’ gestation has been hospitalized with moderate bleeding that is now stabilizing. The nurse performs a routine assessment and notes the client sleeping, lying on the back, and electronic fetal heart rate (FHR) monitor showing gradually increasing baseline with late decelerations. Which action will the nurse perform first?

A woman at 41 weeks’ gestation is progressing well in labor; however, the nurse notes the amniotic fluid is greenish in color. When questioned by the client for the reason for this, which explanation should the nurse provide?

The nurse is preparing a postpartum nursing care plan for a single HIV-positive primigravida client. The nurse should prioritize in the plan how to acquire which resource?

A client at 37 weeks’ gestation presents to the emergency department with a BP 150/108 mm Hg, 1+ pedal edema, 1+ proteinuria, and normal deep tendon reflexes. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize as the client is administered magnesium sulfate IV?

The nurse is assessing a client at 30 weeks’ gestation who reports increased constipation. Which suggestion should the nurse prioritize for this client?

The nurse is assessing a new client who presents in early labor. The nurse determines the fetus has an acceptable heart rate if found within which range?

A 21-year old client arrives at the prenatal clinicat 12 weeks’ gestation and has a positive STI. Which of the following should the nurse be aware of that would indicate the client is at high risk for noncompliance with treatment for the STI?