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A mother expresses concern that picking up the infant whenever he cries will spoil him. What is the nurse's best response? "Allow him to cry for no longer than 45 minutes, then pick him up." "If it seems as if nothing is wrong, do not pick him up; the crying will stop eventually." "Babies need comforting and cuddling; meeting these needs will not spoil him." "Babies this young cry when they are hungry; try feeding him when he cries."

"Babies need comforting and cuddling; meeting these needs will not spoil him."

The membranes of a 26-year-old primigravida at 40 weeks' gestation admitted for induction of labor rupture spontaneously with evidence of meconium staining. After 1 hour of intravenous oxytocin, the nurse observes late fetal heart rate decelerations. What should the nurse do next? Prepare the client for an immediate cesarean birth. Inform the client about the cause of the fetal heart rate pattern. Administer oxygen at 8 to 10 L by mask. Evaluate the contraction pattern for 15 minutes.

Administer oxygen at 8 to 10 L by mask.

A multigravid client in active labor at term suddenly sits up and says, "I can't breathe! My chest hurts really bad!" The client's skin begins to turn a dusky gray color. After calling for assistance, which action should the nurse take next? Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Administer oxygen by face mask. Obtain an prescription for intravenous fibrinogen. Administer intravenous oxytocin.

Administer oxygen by face mask.

A client with active genital herpes is admitted to the labor and birth unit. During the first stage of labor. Which type of birth should the nurse anticipate for this client? Mid forceps Cesarean Low forceps Induction

Cesarean

A client is admitted to the labor area for induction with intravenous oxytocin because she is 42 weeks pregnant. What should the nurse include in the induction teaching plan for this client? Oligohydramnios will be carefully evaluated. Frequent ultrasound examinations will be performed. At least 5 to 10 fetal scalp pH tests will be performed. Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring will be implemented.

Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring will be implemented.

A laboring client at -2 station has a spontaneous rupture of the membranes, and a cord immediately protrudes from the vagina. What should the nurse do first? Begin oxygen by face mask at 8 to 10 L/min. Turn the client on her left side. Place the cord back into the vagina to keep it moist. Place gentle pressure upward on the fetal head.

Place gentle pressure upward on the fetal head.

A 39-year-old multigravid client at 39 weeks' gestation admitted to the hospital in active labor has been diagnosed with class II heart disease. Which measure will the nurse encourage to ensure cardiac emptying and adequate oxygenation during labor? Avoid the use of analgesics for the labor pain. Breathe slowly after each contraction. Remain in a side-lying position with the head elevated. Request local anesthesia for vaginal birth.

Remain in a side-lying position with the head elevated.

A client treated with terbutaline for premature labor is ready for discharge. Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan? Take terbutaline every 4 hours, during waking hours only. Call the health care provider if the fetus moves 10 times in an hour. Increase activity daily if not fatigued. Report a heart rate greater than 120 beats/minute to the health care provider.

Report a heart rate greater than 120 beats/minute to the health care provider.

A primigravid with severe gestational hypertension has been receiving magnesium sulfate IV for 3 hours. The latest assessment reveals deep tendon reflexes (DTR) of +1, blood pressure of 150/100 mm Hg, a pulse of 92 beats/minute, a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/minute, and a urine output of 20 ml/hour. Which action should the nurse perform next? Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion. Decrease the infusion rate by 5 gtt/minute. Increase the infusion rate by 5 gtt/minute. Continue monitoring per standards of care.

Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion.

Umbilical cord prolapse occurs after spontaneous rupture of the membranes. What should the nurse do immediately? Place the client in a Trendelenburg position. Cover the cord with sterile towels. Ask the client to begin pushing. Administer oxytocin intravenously.

Trendelenburg position.

Following an epidural and placement of internal monitors, a client's labor is augmented with oxytocin. Contractions are lasting greater than 90 seconds and occurring every 1½ minutes. The uterine resting tone is >20 mm Hg with an abnormal fetal heart rate and pattern. Which action should the nurse take first? Turn off the oxytocin infusion. Notify the health care provider (HCP). Increase the maintenance IV fluids. Turn the client to her left side.

Turn off the oxytocin infusion.

The nurse is working with four clients on the obstetrical unit. Which client will be the highest priority for a cesarean section? client at 40 weeks' gestation whose fetus weighs 8 lb (3,630 g) by ultrasound estimate client at 32 weeks' gestation with fetus in breech position client at 37 weeks' gestation with fetus in the right occiput posterior (ROP) position client at 38 weeks' gestation with active herpes lesions

client at 38 weeks' gestation with active herpes lesions

An infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease is scheduled to receive a temporary colostomy. When the nurse is initially discussing the diagnosis and treatment with the parents, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate? giving them printed material on the procedure encouraging them to ask questions reassuring them that their child will be fine assessing the adequacy of their coping skills

encouraging them to ask questions

A 25-year-old woman who is in the first stage of labor receives a continuous lumbar epidural block when the cervix is 6 cm dilated. After administration of this anesthesia, which assessment would be most important? level of anesthesia fetal heart rate level of consciousness maternal pulse

fetal heart rate

A client with intrauterine growth restriction is admitted to the labor and birth unit and started on an IV infusion of oxytocin. Which aspect of the client's care plan should the nurse revise? helping the client use breathing exercises to manage her contractions carefully titrating the oxytocin based on the client's pattern of labor instructing the client to ambulate as tolerated monitoring vital signs, including assessment of fetal well-being, every 15 to 30 minutes

instructing the client to ambulate as tolerated

A nurse is developing a care plan for a client in her 34th week of gestation who's experiencing premature labor. What nonpharmacologic intervention should the plan include to halt premature labor? serving a nutritious diet performing nipple stimulation encouraging ambulation promoting adequate hydration

promoting adequate hydration

A primigravid client at 30 weeks' gestation has been admitted to the hospital with premature rupture of the membranes without contractions. Her cervix is 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Which factor is most important for the nurse to assess next? red blood cell count. degree of discomfort. temperature. urinary output.

temperature

A multigravid client admitted to the labor area is scheduled for a cesarean birth under spinal anesthesia. Which client statement indicates that teaching about spinal anesthesia has been understood? "The anesthetic may cause a severe headache, which is treatable." "I can expect immediate anesthesia that can be reversed very easily." "The medication will be administered while I am in prone position." "My blood pressure may increase if I lie down too soon after the injection."

"The anesthetic may cause a severe headache, which is treatable.

A 34-year-old multigravida at 36 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with preterm labor. The client has experienced one infant death due to preterm birth at 28 weeks' gestation. On admission to the antenatal unit, the nurse determines that the fetal heart rate is 140 bpm. What should the nurse do next? Continue monitoring the client and fetus. Administer oxygen by mask at 8 L/minute. Notify the client's primary care provider immediately. Recheck the fetal heart rate again in 5 minutes.

Continue monitoring the client and fetus.

A client is admitted to the facility in preterm labor. To halt her uterine contractions, the nurse expects the physician to order: ergonovine. terbutaline. betamethasone. dinoprostone.

terbutaline

A primigravid client at 32 weeks' gestation with ruptured membranes is prescribed to receive betamethasone 12 mg intramuscularly for two doses 24 hours apart. When teaching the client about the medication, what should the nurse include as the purpose of this drug? to prevent potential infection to reduce contraction frequency to improve the fetal heart rate pattern to accelerate fetal lung maturity

to accelerate fetal lung maturity

The primary care provider prescribes a tocolytic for a pregnant client with premature rupture of the membranes who begins to have contractions every 10 minutes. The drug has had expected effects when the nurse observes which finding? There is increased placental perfusion. Contractions cease. The client is sedated. There is improvement in fetal lung function.

Contractions cease.

A primigravida is admitted to the labor area with ruptured membranes and contractions occurring every 2 to 3 minutes, lasting 45 seconds. After 3 hours of labor, the client's contractions are now every 7 to 10 minutes, lasting 30 seconds. The nurse administers oxytocin as prescribed. What is the expected outcome of this drug? The cervix will begin to dilate 2 cm/h. Contractions will occur every 2 to 3 minutes, lasting 40-60 seconds, moderate intensity, resting tone between contractions. Contractions will be every 2 minutes, lasting 60 to 90 seconds, with intrauterine pressure of 70 mm Hg. The cervix will change from firm to soft, efface to 40% to 50%, and move from a posterior to anterior position.

Contractions will occur every 2 to 3 minutes, lasting 40-60 seconds, moderate intensity, resting tone between contractions.

A client with eclampsia begins to experience a seizure. Which intervention should the nurse do immediately? Place a pillow under the left buttock. Pad the side rails. Insert a padded tongue blade into the mouth. Maintain a patent airway.

Maintain a patent airway.

The nurse is caring for a primigravida client who has been admitted to the labor and birth unit. Assessment reveals fetal malpresentation, green amniotic fluid, and a fetal heart rate (FHR) of 98 beats/minute. What is the nurse's priority intervention? Administer IV oxytocin as ordered. Prepare for an emergency cesarean birth. Apply an internal fetal scalp eletrode. Instruct the client to push.

Prepare for an emergency cesarean birth.

A full-term client is admitted for induction of labor. When admitted, her cervix is effaced 25% but has not dilated. The initial goal is cervical ripening prior to labor induction. Which drug will prepare her cervix for induction? dinoprostone nalbuphine betamethasone oxytocin

dinoprostone

The client with preeclampsia asks the nurse why she is receiving magnesium sulfate. The nurse's most appropriate response to is to tell the client that the priority reason for giving her magnesium sulfate is to slow the process of labor. increase diuresis. reduce blood pressure. prevent seizures.

prevent seizures.

A client at 28 weeks' gestation is complaining of contractions. Following admission and hydration, the physician writes an order for the nurse to give 12 mg of betamethasone I.M. This medication is given to: prevent infection. promote fetal lung maturity. slow contractions. enhance fetal growth.

promote fetal lung maturity.

A primigravid client at 36 weeks' gestation with premature rupture of the membranes is to be discharged home on bed rest with follow-up by the nurse. After instruction about care while at home, which client statement indicates effective teaching? "I can take either a tub bath or a shower when I feel like it." "I should limit my fluid intake to less than 1 quart (0.95 L) daily." "I should contact the health care provider if my temperature is 100.4°F (38°C) or higher." "It is permissible to douche if the fluid irritates my vaginal area."

"I should contact the health care provider if my temperature is 100.4°F (38°C) or higher."

A client is induced with oxytocin. The fetal heart rate is showing accelerations lasting 15 seconds and exceeding the baseline with fetal movement. What action associated with this finding should the nurse take? Notify the health care provider (HCP) of the situation. Turn the client to her left side. Administer oxygen via facemask at 10 to 12 L/minute. Document fetal well-being.

Document fetal well-being.

A primigravida in active labor has been diagnosed with chorioamnionitis. After explaining this condition to the client, the nurse determines that the client understands the teaching when the client makes which statement? "My baby's heart rate is slow because of my infection." "My infection is the cause of my hypertonic labor pattern." "Women who are overweight are more likely to get this infection." "If left untreated, my baby might be born with an infection."

"If left untreated, my baby might be born with an infection."

During labor, a client's cervix fails to dilate progressively, despite her uncomfortable uterine contractions. To augment labor, the physician orders oxytocin. When preparing the client for oxytocin administration, the nurse describes the contractions the client is likely to feel when she starts to receive the drug. Which description is accurate? Contractions will be stronger and shorter and will peak more slowly. Contractions will be stronger and more uncomfortable and will peak more abruptly. Contractions will be stronger, shorter, and less uncomfortable. Contractions will be weaker, longer, and more effective.

Contractions will be stronger and more uncomfortable and will peak more abruptly

A 30-year-old G3, T2, P0, A0, L2 is being monitored internally. She is being induced with IV oxytocin because she is postterm. The nurse notes the pattern below. The client is wedged to her side while lying in bed and is approximately 6 cm dilated and 100% effaced. What should the nurse do first? Anticipate rupture of the membranes. Continue to observe the fetal monitor. Discontinue the oxytocin infusion. Prepare for fetal oximetry.

Discontinue the oxytocin infusion.

A client is attempting to give birth vaginally despite the fact that her previous child was born by cesarean birth. Her contractions are 2 to 3 minutes apart, lasting from 5 to 100 seconds. Suddenly, the client complains of intense abdominal pain and the fetal monitor stops picking up contractions. The nurse recognizes which complication has occurred? partial placenta previa abruptio placentae prolapsed cord complete uterine rupture

complete uterine rupture

Due to a prolonged stage II of labor, the client is being prepared for an assisted vaginal birth. What information related to the mother and neonate's care must the nurse consider? Clients having assisted vaginal births are less likely to experience a postpartum hemorrhage. Assisted vaginal births are very commonplace, especially in clients who have received epidurals. Using forceps will cause the neonate to develop a cephalhematoma and a vacuum extractor will not. A vacuum extractor causes less trauma to the neonate and the mother's perineum than forceps.

A vacuum extractor causes less trauma to the neonate and the mother's perineum than forceps.