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Place the following fetal developments in the order of their occurrence in utero.

Which of the following newborn cues would the nurse most expect to see in the newborn with an elevated bilirubin level?

Questions 78 – 81 are based on the following case study. Mandy Davidson is a​ 34-year-old G2 T1 P0 A0 L1 presenting to the​ birthing unit at 42 weeks’ gestation for evaluation for possible induction of labor. The client’s first delivery was post term at 43​ weeks’ gestation which resulted in shoulder dystocia and a second-degree perineal laceration. The client appears increasingly anxious upon assessment. The last ultrasound showed the neonate to be macrosomic or large for gestational age​ (LGA) but is also not in an optimal position. Her husband is with her. Mrs. Davidson is sent for a biophysical profile and testing to evaluate fetal wellbeing. The nurse hypothesizes that which of the following cues indicate that a change in the labor plan needs to be implemented for the safety of the​ fetus? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for the Gravida 2, Para 1 postpartum client 90 minutes following a rapid birth. The newborn is 4200 gm, and a second-degree laceration was repaired by the provider. During the fundal assessment, the nurse discovers the client’s uterus is boggy, and her vaginal bleeding has increased. Which of the following actions will the nurse do next?

The nurse is assessing the fetal position for a 32-year-old client in their eighth month of pregnancy. As shown above, the fetus is in which position?

When preparing the client for a serum pregnancy test, the nurse should include which information?

The nurse is assessing the 34-week gestation client has been admitted to the Emergency Room following a motor vehicle accident (MVA). Which of the following clinical assessment findings require immediate intervention? 

A prescription for Methergine 0.2 mg IM has been ordered for the postpartum client who is hemorrhaging. The client’s vitals are heart rate 99; blood pressure 150/92; SpO2 93% on room air; and a respiratory rate of 21. The nurse understands which of the following when preparing to administer this medication?

The clinic nurse is providing care to the client following insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD). The nurse hypothesizes the client understands the teaching when they make which of the following statements?

The client in labor is fully dilated and the fetal head is at +2 station. The nurse recognizes this as the beginning of the _______ stage of labor.