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A parent calls a clinic and reports to a nurse that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting following all of their feedings.  Which of the following responses should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a small-for-gestational-age infant born to a drug-dependent mother. Withdrawal symptoms in the newborn include feeding well, sleeping well, and minimal crying? 

A couple who went through infertility testing and was told that everything looks normal but still has not conceived. They come to the clinic stressed and depressed. The woman tells the nurse that they seem to argue all the time now and she does not know if all this is worth it. What is the nurse’s best response?

The following Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) can provide Labor & Delivery care for women at low risk for complications:

A nurse is providing education about contraception to four clients. Which patient statement indicates the need for further teaching?

The postpartum nurse is preparing a woman for discharge. Which of the following would be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply)

The placenta releases progesterone to maintain the pregnancy?

The labor and delivery nurse admits a woman who is estimated to be 11 weeks pregnant with symptoms of tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, dizziness, and unilateral pain radiating up to her shoulder. What does the nurse suspect is happening with the client?

During a pre-conception visit, a woman asks the nurse about increasing her folic acid and asks why this is important. The nurse explains:

A nurse is taking vital signs on a newborn. What are normal respirations for the newborn?