Scenario: A nurse is caring for a laboring woman at 7 cm dil…

Scenario: A nurse is caring for a laboring woman at 7 cm dilation with ruptured membranes. The nurse needs to assess both fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine activity using internal monitoring methods.   Question: Which combination of devices would the nurse use to assess FHR and uterine activity in this scenario?

Scenario: A 32-year-old woman at 39 weeks gestation is under…

Scenario: A 32-year-old woman at 39 weeks gestation is undergoing labor induction with oxytocin due to gestational diabetes. After two hours of oxytocin administration, the nurse notices that the patient is experiencing contractions lasting 80 seconds with less than 30 seconds between them. The fetal heart rate shows late decelerations, and the patient is feeling lightheaded and having difficulty catching her breath.   Question: What is the most likely cause of these symptoms, and what action should the nurse take?

Scenario: A nurse is educating a 25-year-old pregnant woman…

Scenario: A nurse is educating a 25-year-old pregnant woman about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during her prenatal visit. The woman expresses concern about human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, as she has been diagnosed with HPV in the past. She asks about how this infection may affect her pregnancy.   Question: What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to give regarding the potential effects of HPV infection during pregnancy?

Scenario: A 26-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation…

Scenario: A 26-year-old pregnant woman at 26 weeks gestation is scheduled for a glucose screening test. She expresses concerns about the procedure and asks the nurse why this test is necessary.   Question: Which of the following is the most important reason for performing glucose screening between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy?