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How does the nurse document this non-stress test (NST) 

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who experienced a placental abruption during delivery. The client now has: Oozing from IV sites Petechiae on the chest and arms Hematuria Blood pressure: 88/52 mmHg Heart rate: 128 bpm Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is caring for a client receiving tocolytic therapy for preterm labor. Which findings should the nurse recognize as adverse effects of tocolytic medications?(Select all that apply.)

The labor of a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is going to be induced. Before initiating the oxytocin infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings, which reveal a platelet count of 90,000 mm3, an elevated aspartate aminotransaminase (AST) level, and a falling hematocrit. The laboratory results are indicative of which condition?

A nurse is caring for a 32-week pregnant client who presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. The client reports severe abdominal pain. Assessment findings include: Uterus: rigid and tender to palpation Vaginal bleeding: minimal, dark red Fetal heart rate: recurrent late decelerations Maternal vital signs: BP 88/54 mmHg, HR 122 bpm Patient reports “constant, sharp abdominal pain” Which is the nurse’s priority action?

Which of the following is considered a negative Contraction Stress Test (CST) result?

A pregnant woman at term is transported to the emergency department (ED) after a severe vehicular accident. The obstetric nurse responds and rushes to the ED with a fetal monitor. Cardiopulmonary arrest occurs as the obstetric nurse arrives. What is the highest priority for the trauma team?

A nurse is caring for a client receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion for severe preeclampsia. Which findings indicate magnesium sulfate toxicity?(Select all that apply.)

Match the term that answers correctly each question.  

Which of the following best analyzes the role of financial innovation and public policy in stabilizing households during their experiences of episodic poverty?