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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

Which client should the triage nurse call back first?  A client:

A 30-year-old pregnant client at 10 weeks gestation is concerned about the risk of neural tube defects due to a family history of spina bifida.  Which prenatal tests may be ordered to help diagnose a possible neural tube defect in this pregnancy?  Select all that apply.

Which client is at the point in her gestation that the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein with quad marker screen should be performed?  The client whose gestation is:

A client 15 weeks gestation presents to her first obstetrical appointment with complaints of slight burning with urination.  Upon vaginal exam the provider notes her cervix is slightly dilated but she denies any cramping or bleeding? Based upon these assessment findings what 3 interventions are likely to be included in her medical managment?