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The nurse is caring for a client at 39 weeks’ gestation who was walking to the bathroom when she suddenly felt “a large gush of fluid” running down her legs. The nurse confirms that the membranes have ruptured. Which action should the nurse take first?

The two reactants for cellular respiration are [glucose], which comes from our diet and [oxygen], which we get from breathing.

A client at 32 weeks gestation presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Which hemorrhagic disorder is most likely suspected?

When the volume of the thoracic cavity increases, the pressure inside the cavity [decreases].  This is what stimulates [inhalation].

The [esophagus] brings food to the stomach.  The [smin] begins at the end of the stomach.  Food is liquified into [chyme] in the stomach.  The main enzyme working to break down protein in the stomach is [pepsin]. The cells of the stomach are protected from the low pH by [mucusbi].

The nurse is caring for a laboring client at 38 weeks’ gestation who is lying flat on her back while continuous fetal monitoring is being applied. The client reports feeling light‑headed and nauseated. Her skin appears pale, and her blood pressure has decreased. Which action should the nurse take first to prevent further supine hypotension?

A new parent is concerned about their baby’s nutrition because they worry the baby is not eating enough. What sign should the nurse assess for to reassure the parent that the 4-day old infant is well-fed?

A pregnant Rh-negative client who has not received RhoGAM gives birth to a Rh-positive baby. Which subsequent nursing action is most appropriate to prevent future Rh incompatibility issues?

A full-term newborn exhibits jaundice at 30 hours old, and laboratory results show bilirubin levels peaking at 14 mg/dL. What underlying risk factor is most likely contributing to this condition?

A nurse is assessing an adolescent client during her first prenatal visit. Which identified factor would be MOST indicative of a high-risk pregnancy?