Antepartum NCLEX 6th edition

A pregnant client has just been admitted to the hospital with severe preeclampsia. The nurse knows it is important to monitor for additional complications at this time. Which assessment would be part of the plan of care?

Any bleeding, such as in the gums, petechiae, and purpura

A client who is 8 weeks pregnant calls the clinic and speaks to the nurse about complaints of nausea and vomiting every morning. Which action should the nurse suggest to promote relief?

Eat crackers before arising.

In the prenatal clinic, the nurse is gathering data from a new client for the health history information. Which action is the best way for the nurse to elicit correct responses to questions that refer to sexually transmitted infections?

Establish a therapeutic relationship between the nurse and pregnant client.

The nurse is reviewing the record of a client who has just been told that a pregnancy test is positive. Which probable signs of pregnancy refer to the softening of the uterus and related structures? Select all that apply.

Hegar's sign Goodell's sign McDonald's sign

The nurse reviews the antenatal history of a client in early labor. The nurse recognizes that which factor noted in the history presents the greatest potential for causing neonatal sepsis following delivery?

History of substance abuse during this pregnancy

A pregnant woman reports to the health care clinic complaining of loss of appetite, weight loss, and fatigue. Following an assessment, tuberculosis is suspected. A sputum culture is obtained and identifies the Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the sputum. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding therapeutic management of tuberculosis. Which statement is included in therapeutic management?

Isoniazid (INH) plus rifampin (Rifadin) will be required for a total of 9 months.

A perinatal client with a history of heart disease has been instructed on care at home. Which statement made by the client would indicate the need for further teaching?

It is best to rest on my right side

The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client about preterm labor. Which method of teaching should the nurse use?

Palpate for uterine contractions at the same time as the client.

The nurse is assisting a client who, at 38 weeks of gestation, reports feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and nauseated when attempting to lie down on the examining table. Her skin is pale and is both cool and moist to the touch. Which action should the nurse perform first?

Place a wedge pillow under the client's right side.

During an initial prenatal visit, the nurse notes that the client's hemoglobin level is indicative of iron deficiency anemia. Which additional client data would also support this finding?

Reports of fatigue

A client is scheduled for an amniocentesis and tells the nurse, "I'm not sure I should have this test done." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Tell me what concerns you have."

The nurse is preparing a 36-year-old gravida II, para I pregnant client for an amniocentesis. She is at 16 weeks of gestation. Which action should the nurse take before the procedure to ensure fetal safety?

Test the ultrasound equipment to ensure proper functioning.

The client is undergoing an amniocentesis at 16 weeks' gestation to detect the presence of biochemical or chromosomal abnormalities. Which instructions should the nurse reinforce to the client?

The bladder must be full during the exam.

The nurse is providing education to the client with gestational diabetes who was recently placed on insulin therapy. Which information should the nurse tell the client about insulin needs during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?

The insulin needs will increase.

During a routine prenatal visit, a client complains of gingivitis and gums that bleed easily with brushing. When assisting to plan the care for the client, the nurse includes a goal that addresses proper nutrition to minimize this problem. The nurse determines that the goal has been achieved when the client makes which statement?

I am eating fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks and for dessert each day

The nurse is collecting data on a pregnant woman who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive during the thirty-second gestational week. The nurse reviews the data and determines that which finding requires further follow-up?

Increased shortness of breath and bilateral rales

A pregnant anemic client is concerned about her baby's condition following delivery. Which nursing response would best support the client?

The effects of anemia on your baby are difficult to predict, but let's review your plan of care to ensure you are providing the best nutrition and growth potential."

A pregnant client who is anemic tells the nurse that she is concerned about her baby's condition following delivery. Which nursing response would best support the client?

The effects of anemia on your baby are difficult to predict, but let's review your plan of care to ensure you are providing the best nutrition and growth potential."

The nurse is caring for a client receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. During the administration of this medication, which should the nurse specifically monitor?

Deep tendon reflexes

A client calls the health care provider's office to schedule an appointment because a home pregnancy test was performed and the results were positive. The nurse determines that the home pregnancy test identified the presence of which in the urine?

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

The nurse is collecting data from a client who is pregnant with twins. The nurse understands that which complication is associated with a twin pregnancy?

Maternal anemia

The clinic nurse is planning care to meet the emotional needs of a pregnant woman. Which nursing intervention would least likely assist in meeting emotional needs?

Providing the mother with pamphlets and booklets to read about the pregnancy

A client in the prenatal clinic presents with a blood pressure reading of 134/90 mm Hg, which is an elevation from last month's reading of 104/66 mm Hg. Which additional sign or symptom suggests to the nurse that the client has mild preeclampsia?

Trace amount of protein

The nurse is reading the health care provider's (HCP) documentation regarding a pregnant client and notes that the HCP has documented that the client has an android pelvic shape. The nurse understands that this pelvic shape is which?

Wedge-shaped and narrow and unfavorable for a vaginal birth