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A woman with preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. Which property of this medication are we taking advantage of in the treatment of PIH?

Which property of Magnesium Sulfate is used for treatment of pre-term labor?

The client was found to have hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAG) early in her pregnancy. The nurse is explaining to the client what will happen during labor and birth because the client is contagious for hepatitis B. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?

A woman is in labor. Her sterile vaginal exam reveals the cervix is now 8 cm dilated. At this point, the nurse may expect her to make which of the following statements?

A woman is 32 weeks pregnant. She is HIV positive, but asymptomatic. What would be important in managing her pregnancy and delivery? (Select all that apply)

Which maternal factor may inhibit fetal descent?

A woman is in active labor. Her cervical dilation is 6 cm. The nurse notes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) slows from its baseline of 144 per minute (bpm) to 126 bpm before the acme of the contraction. The FHR then returns to its baseline by the end of the contraction. The nurse understands that this indicates:

The nurse sees a pattern on the fetal monitor where the deceleration begins after the acme of the contraction and returns to baseline after the contraction has ended. Which nursing action indicates the proper evaluation of this situation?

Which maternal conditions would be considered a contraindication for the application of internal monitoring devices? (Select all that apply)

The client asked the nurse to explain how the conjunctiva and cornea remain moist and lubricated. Which of the following is the correct response from the nurse?