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A patient who is at 26 weeks gestation has been involved in a car accident. She is admitted to the Labor and Delivery unit for evaluation of the fetus. Why is monitoring of the fetus important after a pregnant patient has been in a traumatic accident?

Which of the following is not a symptom of Hydatiform Mole?

The nurse locates a small port-wine stain on a newborn and points it out to the parents. Which of the following parental remarks indicate that they understand what it is, and that further explanation is not necessary?

The drug classification most likely to be used to control pain during the active phase of labor is a/an:

A gravid client at 27 weeks gestation is diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. Which of the following therapies will most likely be ordered first for this client?

A 34 –year old client comes to the emergency room with cramping and vaginal bleeding. She has missed two menstrual periods. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate when the client is diagnosed with an incomplete abortion?

Mrs. K. is 39 weeks pregnant with preeclampsia and is having her labor induced. Before initiating the Oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings that reveal a platelet count of 80,000, an elevated AST and ALT and a hematocrit of 29.  The nurse notifies the physician because the lab results are indicative of:

A pregnant woman G3 P2002 has had two previous cesarean sections. Which of the following conditions would mandate a repeat cesarean delivery for this pregnancy?

The nurse has educated a pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation regarding the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia and warning signs of possible complications. The nurse determines that the woman needs more instruction when she states:

Which of the following is not a symptom of Hydatiform Mole?