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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?

The postpartum nurse is assessing clients, and all have given birth within the past 24 hours. Which client assessment leads the nurse to suspect the woman is experiencing postpartum blues?

A nurse is completing a postpartum assessment. Which finding would alert the nurse to a potential problem?