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The nurse recognizes that this fetal monitoring strip demonstrates a deceleration pattern. Identify the deceleration shown on this fetal monitor strip.

RhoGAM is given to Rh-negative women to prevent maternal sensitization. In addition to pregnancy, Rh-negative women would also receive this medication after which of the following?

The healthcare provider orders Metronidazole 2 Grams to treat a Trichomonal infection. The pharmacy provides Metronidazole 500 mg per tablet. How many tablets will the nurse give?  _______

A client with preecclampsia is receiving magnesium sulfate and oxytocin IV during an induction of labor at 39 weeks. What does the nurse explain is the main indication for magnesium sulfate?

The health care provider prescribed clomiphene citrate (Clomid) 100 mg PO daily on cycle days 5-9 for a client who is performing a clomiphene citrate challenge test for infertility. Clomiphene citrate is available in 50 mg tablets. How much will the client take each day? _______

A client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is taking NPH insulin at 0700 daily. The nurse monitors for the client closely for which signs and symptoms in the late afternoon?

A 30 week antepartum client is hospitalized with severe pre-eclampsia and started on an IV with Magnesium Sulfate. What assessment findings would indicate a need for the nurse to stop the infusion and contact the health care provider? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is instructing a client with diabetes mellitus regarding hypoglycemia.  Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

The physician has ordered 1,000 mL of D5 0.45% normal saline solution to infuse in 8 hours. With a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL. How many drops per minute will the nurse infuse the solution? _______

Which electrolyte imbalance should a nurse be alert for in a client started on an insulin drip for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?