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A nurse is preparing to report on a patient in labor to the oncoming shift using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) format. Which of the following statements exemplifies an effective SBAR communication?

A nursing student is reviewing the physiological adaptations that occur during pregnancy. Which of the following adaptations is primarily responsible for increasing blood volume and improving uteroplacental perfusion during pregnancy?

A nurse is assessing a 30-year-old patient who is in labor. The patient is 6 cm dilated, experiencing strong contractions every 2-3 minutes that last about 60 seconds. She is increasingly anxious and reports significant back pain. The nurse observes that the patient is using breathing techniques and has expressed a desire for pain relief. Based on this assessment, which stage of labor is the patient currently in?

What is the primary function of the ductus arteriosus in fetal circulation?

A pregnant patient from a culture that practices a special postpartum diet requests specific foods from her family for the hospital stay. What is the nurse’s best response?

A patient at 34 weeks’ gestation reports lightheadedness and dizziness when lying on her back. What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is teaching a first-trimester pregnant patient about the normal physiological changes during pregnancy. Which of the following changes should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is providing prenatal care to a patient whose culture encourages the involvement of extended family in medical decisions. The patient’s mother is speaking on behalf of the patient during the visit. What is the most culturally appropriate response?

A nurse is providing education to a pregnant patient who is 20 weeks gestation. The patient asks why she needs to increase her intake of iron. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?