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A client’s last menstrual period was October 20. Using Nagele’s rule, her estimated date of birth (EDB) would be:

A client expresses concern that her 2-hour-old newborn is sleepy and difficult to awaken. The nurse explains that this behavior indicates:

What type of decelerations are in this fetal heart tracing?

A nurse is assessing a 26-year-old married female client for use of oral contraception. Which findings in her health history would suggest that natural family planning may be a better option? Select all that apply.

A nurse suspects that a pregnant client may be experiencing abruptio placenta based on assessment of which finding? Select all that apply.

When monitoring a postpartum client 2 hours after birth, the nurse notices heavy bleeding with large clots. Which response is most appropriate initially?

The nurse is monitoring a client in labor who has had a previous birth via cesarean and is trying a vaginal birth with an epidural. The nurse observes a sudden drop in blood pressure, increased heart rate, and deep variable deceleration on the fetal monitor. The client reports severe pain in the abdomen and shoulder. What should the nurse prepare to do?

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client. Which finding would the cause the nurse the greatest concern?

Which disorder is described as a transient, self-limiting mood disorder that affects postpartum clients after birth?

A nurse-manager is training a new nurse as they care for a client experiencing postpartum hemorrhage. The nurse-manager determines that additional teaching is needed when the new nurse prepares to administer which agent to the client?