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The nurse assesses clients for their risk of developing placental abruption. Which of these clients should the nurse consider at greatest risk?

Which example(s) of nursing care is appropriate for the care of a family dealing with perinatal grief? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is caring for a client who has a primary cesarean section as her fetus is in a breech presentation. After the baby is born, the nurse notes that the heels of the neonate are up by the face and ears. The nurse suspects this baby was in what position in utero?

The client presents for a preconception visit. Which statement by the client indicates there may be a risk for a future pregnancy?

A nurse notes a pregnant woman has just entered the second stage of labor. Which interaction should the nurse prioritize at this time to assist the client?

A client who is Rh-negative has an Rh-positive newborn at 39 weeks gestation. The client has a Kleihauer-Betke lab test to determine the number of fetal cells in the maternal blood. The provider orders Rh D immune globulin (RhoGam) 300 micrograms IM. The nurse knows RhoGam must be given before how many hours elapse from the delivery?

A nurse is caring for a client during the fourth stage of labor. Which action should the nurse prioritize at this time for the safety of the maternal client?

The nurse is working in a women’s health center. A client who is at fourteen weeks gestation calls complaining of nonstop vomiting. The nurse is concerned as pregnant clients with this complaint are at risk for (select all that apply)

After the neonate is born, the provider dries her off and places her skin to skin with the mother, covering her with a warm blanket. The newborn seems to be scooting, sniffing, and shifting her way to the client’s nipple over a period of time. The nurse documents this as a 

The following fetal monitoring tracing is from a client at 38 weeks gestation in labor. What is the nurse’s interpretation of this tracing?