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A high-risk labor patient at 35 weeks gestation progresses from preeclampsia to eclampsia. The delivery is accomplished by C-section. Which finding in the immediate post-op period indicates that the patient is at risk of developing HELLP syndrome?

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient at 8 weeks’ gestation who presented to the emergency department with brownish vaginal bleeding for the last day and uterine cramping. Which of the following does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

A patient just delivered a stillborn baby boy at 39 weeks gestation. Which of the following is an example of healthy grieving?

A 17-year-old patient was just diagnosed with a molar pregnancy in the ED. She is by herself, and tearful as the doctor is explaining the situation. When the doctor steps out the patient asks the nurse to explain again what is happening. What is the best response by the nurse?

A woman is being seen in the clinic for a routine prenatal examination at 20 weeks gestation. The provider palpates the woman’s fundus at the umbilicus. The nurse knows this finding:

Which action is the most appropriate nursing measure when a baby has an unexpected visible defect at birth?

A clinic nurse is counseling a pregnant woman who has Type I diabetes. Which of the following information is important for her to include? Select all that apply.

The clinic nurse is performing an assessment on a pregnant patient. Which clinical data would NOT present as a symptom of preeclampsia?

If a family undergoes genetic evaluation during pregnancy and a diagnosis is established, genetic counseling educates the family about the following:

Which of the following is a priority for the nurse when it comes to intrapartum care of the pregnant patient with cardiac disease?