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A woman seeking prenatal care reports a pregnancy history of two macrosomic infants (both over 10 pounds), two stillbirths and polyhydramnios (excessive amniotic fluid) with each pregnancy.  Based on these findings, the nurse recognizes that these factors are highly suggestive of which of the following?

Which of the following symptoms would be considered a first trimester warning sign and should be reported immediately by the pregnant woman to her health care provider?

What prenatal nursing interventions would be appropriate for a woman who is 10 weeks pregnant and at her first prenatal visit (choose all that apply)?

How would the nurse explain glucose metabolism in pregnancy?

A woman asks the nurse about the frequency of prenatal visits. In an uncomplicated pregnancy, the nurse would tell her that appointments are scheduled when?

During a nutritional assessment, the nurse would be concerned if a patient makes the following statement?

A prenatal women is diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM) at 27 weeks gestation.  She tells the nurse, “I am really worried that I will have to take insulin injections for the rest of my life.”  Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

A pregnant woman is experiencing nausea in the early morning.  What recommendations would the nurse offer to alleviate this symptom?

A woman tells the nurse that she’s quite sure that she is pregnant.  The nurse recognizes which of the following to be a positive sign of pregnancy?

A client who is 30 weeks pregnant delivers a stillborn child in the emergency room.  Which of the following should the ER nurse offer to the client (choose all that apply)?