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When working with a cognitively impaired patient, one should give directions that are: (five “C”’s of communication)

During the intrapartum period, pregnant people with obesity are at: 

All are associated symptoms of depression, EXCEPT ONE:

The midwife notes this sign of toxicity in a patient who is receiving magnesium sulfate:

When working with a patient who is talking about FBI agents infiltrating the staff and trying to assassinate him, the BEST strategy is to:

A person at 35 2/7 weeks’ gestation reports irregular, but persistent uterine contractions and increased pelvic pressure with a watery vaginal discharge. Appropriate midwifery management is: 

In caring for a laboring person with diabetes, the midwife/physician team appropriately: 

The most appropriate management plan for a pregnant person who is less than 34 weeks gestation, having signs and symptoms of preterm labor, and is > 3cm or > 80% effaced is:  

People with premature preterm rupture of membranes (PPROM): 

A G3P1A1, who is 40 1/7 weeks’ gestation, has been laboring for the past 8 ½ hours. Admission lab results are: A neg.; antibody screen- neg; Hgb- 11.6 g/dL; Hct- 35%. The patient is currently 7cm/90%/-1, vtx with a category 1 FHR tracing. An epidural for pain management is in place with good relief. The midwife notes a sudden increase in vaginal bleeding with EBL of 300-400 mL. Which of the following contain correct components of management?