An infant, who is exclusively breastfed, and was born to a mother whose blood type is B+, is experiencing jaundice at 3 days of age. The most likely cause of this is:
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Which woman would not be a candidate for a vaginal birth aft…
Which woman would not be a candidate for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) at 39 weeks gestation?
A woman who is 30 weeks gestation is admitted with preterm l…
A woman who is 30 weeks gestation is admitted with preterm labor. Interventions to suppress labor have been unsuccessful and it appears that birth is inevitable within the next 24 hours. Which medication should be administered at this time for fetal neuroprotection?
The nurse receives report on a woman who is in active labor….
The nurse receives report on a woman who is in active labor. The fetus is in the LOA position. The last vaginal exam revealed the cervix 6 cm dilated, 100% effaced, 0 station. Membranes were artificially ruptured two hours ago. The nurse interprets this to mean:
The nurse is caring for a woman during the first hour of the…
The nurse is caring for a woman during the first hour of the fourth stage of labor who is experiencing persistent uterine atony despite administration of Pitocin and Misoprostol (Cytotec). The woman’s history reveals she has asthma, had a previous postpartum hemorrhage with her first child and was induced for this delivery due to pregnancy induced hypertension. The nurse should plan to administer which drug from this woman’s medication orders?
A woman asks the nurse when her baby will regain the weight…
A woman asks the nurse when her baby will regain the weight lost after birth. The nurse explains that the neonate should regain the birth weight within:
Which action by the nurse, if performed during neonatal resu…
Which action by the nurse, if performed during neonatal resuscitation of a 34 week gestation infant at birth, warrants correction?
The nurse is providing care for a 2 day old premature infant…
The nurse is providing care for a 2 day old premature infant who requires mechanical ventilation. The nurse reviews the oxygen saturations provided below. The nurse should explain to the parents: Time SpO2 8am 94% 815am 90% 830am 87% 844am 84%
A pregnant woman is at the prenatal clinic and the health ca…
A pregnant woman is at the prenatal clinic and the health care provider determines a softening of the lower uterine segment. The nurse determines this is considered which sign of pregnancy?
The nurse is providing a pregnant woman with a history of ca…
The nurse is providing a pregnant woman with a history of cardiac disease instruction on her diet. Which statement, if made by the woman, indicates an understanding of the patient teaching?