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Question 1 of 5

A pregnant patient at 28 weeks gestation reports feeling nauseated and vomiting after meals. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A. Encourage the patient to eat large meals less frequently.

B. Recommend the patient eat smaller, more frequent meals and avoid greasy foods.

C. Instruct the patient to rest after meals to reduce nausea.

D. Advise the patient to avoid all foods until the nausea resolves.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Recommend the patient eat smaller, more frequent meals and avoid greasy foods.

Question 2 of 5

During open glottis pushing, what is the laboring person instructed to do?

A. hold their breath and push for 10 seconds during each contraction

B. push spontaneously while exhaling during contractions

C. exhale slowly during contractions without pushing

D. perform deep breathing exercises between contractions

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: push spontaneously while exhaling during contractions

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a laboring person who is in the second stage of labor. What is the most important action to promote fetal descent?

A. coach the person through controlled pushing

B. increase maternal hydration

C. provide comfort measures

D. apply gentle pressure to the abdomen

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: coach the person through controlled pushing

Question 4 of 5

A pregnant patient is 36 weeks gestation and reports increased vaginal discharge. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Assess the nature of the discharge for signs of infection.

B. Instruct the patient to monitor the discharge at home.

C. Recommend the patient use panty liners to manage the discharge.

D. Provide education about normal pregnancy changes, including discharge.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess the nature of the discharge for signs of infection.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a laboring person who is experiencing fetal bradycardia. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A. administer oxygen

B. administer IV fluids

C. increase maternal hydration

D. increase maternal oxygen

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: administer oxygen

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