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A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with placenta abruption. The nurse is aware that which of the following findings are risk factors for developing the condition (Select all that apply). 

Which prenatal factor has been associated with increased schizophrenia risk?

What does the self-serving bias involve?

What does current evidence conclude about vaccines and autism risk?

Which symptom term refers to a marked lack of motivation for self-initiated activity?

A woman at 30 weeks gestation is in a supine position for a fundal measurement. She begins to complain about feeling dizzy and nauseated. Her skin feels damp and cool. What should the nurse’s first action be?

What does situationism propose about behavior?

Client is a 41-year-old Gravida 4 Para 3 .History of gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia with previous pregnancy, and chronic hypertension for 5 years. Admitted to antepartum unit from provider’s office with elevated blood pressure, 3 + edema in lower extremities, 3+ proteinuria.Temperature: 98.8° F (37.1° C) OralBP: 170/104 mm HgRespirations: 20/min Pulse: 89/minOxygen saturation: 97% room airAdminister betamethasone 12 mg IM now and repeat in 24 hrMagnesium sulfate loading dose: 4 g IV bolus over 30 min, maintenance dose 2 g/hrHydralazine 10 mg IV now What two ACTIONS would you take in caring for this client?

A young woman is giving her menstrual history to the nurse. She is concerned about a short-lived pain that sometimes occurs on either right or left side about 2 weeks before her period starts. What is the nurse’s best response?

A newly married couple plans to use the natural family planning method of contraception. Understanding how long an ovum can live after ovulation is important to them. The nurse knows that his or her teaching was effective when the couple responds that an ovulation lasts how long?