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A pregnant woman arrives at the emergency department and reports she is in labor. After a thorough examination and diagnostic testing, it is determined to be false (prodromal) labor. What signs and symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect false labor (choose all that apply)?

A client in labor is assessed by the nurse and the fetal presentation is a “+2” station. Where would the landmark for the fetal presenting part be located?

What is the best nursing action to implement when late decelerations occur?

While watching the FHR monitor of a client in labor, the nurse monitors for late decelerations, Why would the nurse need to monitor for these decelerations?

When a hypotonic labor dysfunction occurs in a client who is dilated to 4 cm with membranes intact, the nurse informs the patient that the physician most likely will do which of the following first?

A woman pregnant for the second time, tells the nurse she desires a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section) with this pregnancy. What is the primary concern regarding complications for this patient during labor and birth?

Which client should the labor and delivery charge (head) nurse assess first after receiving rounding report in the morning?

List one sign/symptoms of impending labor (not imminent birth).  

A nurse is performing external fetal monitoring on a client, and suspects umbilical cord compression during a contraction. What would the nurse identify on the monitor to support this suspicion?

The nurse is administering butorphanol (Stadol) IV to a client in labor.  What medication does the nurse need to make sure is available if needed?