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Question 1 of 5

A client at 11 weeks of gestation reports slight occasional vaginal bleeding over the past 2 weeks. Following an examination, the provider informs the client that the fetus has died, indicating a:

A. Incomplete miscarriage

B. Missed miscarriage

C. Inevitable miscarriage

D. Complete miscarriage

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Missed miscarriage

Question 2 of 5

A nurse in an antepartum unit is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

A. A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and reports a cough and fever

B. A client who has missed a period and reports vaginal spotting

C. A client who is at 14 weeks of gestation and reports nausea and vomiting

D. A client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and reports of painless vaginal bleeding

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and reports of painless vaginal bleeding

Question 3 of 5

A client is being assessed for postpartum infection. Which of the following findings should indicate to the healthcare provider that the client requires further evaluation for endometritis?

A. Localized area of breast tenderness

B. Pelvic pain

C. Vaginal discharge with foul odor

D. Hematuria

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pelvic pain

Question 4 of 5

A client who was admitted to the maternity unit at 38 weeks of gestation and who is experiencing polyhydramnios is found to have which of the following?

A. The client is carrying more than one fetus

B. There is an elevated level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the amniotic fluid

C. An excessive amount of amniotic fluid is present

D. The fetus is likely to have a congenital anomaly, be growth restricted, or demonstrate fetal distress during labor

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: An excessive amount of amniotic fluid is present

Question 5 of 5

A client who is 2 hours postpartum following a cesarean birth has a history of thromboembolic disease. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care?

A. Apply warm, moist heat to the client's lower extremities.

B. Massage the client's posterior lower legs.

C. Place pillows under the client's knees when resting in bed.

D. Have the client ambulate.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Have the client ambulate.

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