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A client 33 weeks gestation presents to the OB emergency department stating she has been leaking “a clear water like discharge” for the past 48 hours.  What is the priority concern for this client?

A client whose labor is being augmented with oxytocin is experiencing persistent late decelerations.  What actions would be appropriate for the nurse to take?  Select all that apply

Which client’s health history places her at greatest risk for developing gestational diabetes?

The nurse needs to administer naloxone to an infant weighing 2.33 kilograms.  Naloxone is to be dosed 0.01 mg/kg IM in the vastus lateralis. How many milligrams should be administered? Round your answer to the nearest 100th place. Do not type milligrams after numeric answer. [BLANK-1]

A laboring client who just received an epidural becomes very hypotensive, is complaining of feeling light headed and nauseated, and is experiencing some late decelerations.  What should be the nurse’s priority action?

Which patient is most at risk of developing preterm labor? The patient who:

The nurse is assessing a client 36 weeks gestation who has a history of Type 1 diabetes. She reports nausea, vomiting, and feeling thirsty.  On assessment the nurse finds 2+ ankle edema, mild contractions every 15 minutes, and flushed skin.  Which standing order should the nurse implement first?

A client 36 weeks gestation comes to her regular prenatal appointment.  What data should be of priority concern to the nurse?

A nurse is preparing a laboring patient for a vacuum-assisted birth.  The patient asks why this procedure is necessary.  Which of the following indications should the nurse include as a reason for a vacuum-assisted delivery?

A nurse caring for a laboring client receiving oxytocin observes contractions occurring every 1 1/2 minutes, lasting 90 seconds, with uterine resting tone that remains firm between contractions.  What is the nurse’s priority?