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The nurse is assisting during the delivery of a baby with shoulder dystocia. Which newborn complication should the nurse closely monitor for after delivery?

 A client presents to the emergency department with suspected ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks’ gestation. She reports severe abdominal pain and dizziness, and her blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A nurse is educating a pregnant client with gestational diabetes about the potential risks associated with diabetes during pregnancy. Which complications should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A pregnant client reports smoking a pack of cigarettes daily. Which complication is most commonly associated with cigarette smoking during pregnancy?

A pregnant client has three children at home: the first born at 39 weeks’ gestation, the second at 35 weeks, and the third at 36 weeks. The client has also experienced two miscarriages, one at 16 weeks and another at 12 weeks. Using the GTPAL system, how would the nurse summarize the client’s obstetric history?

A pregnant client who has been using heroin regularly is at risk for which complication during labor and delivery?

A client at 32 weeks’ gestation is admitted to the birthing unit with painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. Her vital signs are stable: blood pressure of 115/72 mm Hg, pulse of 88 beats/min, and respiratory rate of 20 breaths/min. The uterus is soft, non-tender, and the client reports no contractions. In light of this information, which condition would the nurse suspect?

A client with mild preeclampsia is admitted to the labor and birthing unit. Which signs or symptoms would indicate the development of HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count)? Select all that apply. (One, some, or all responses may be correct.)

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Which emergency contraceptive method is most effective when used within 3 to 5 days of unprotected intercourse?